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DY05 FUB

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake pad warning wire has been rubbing on wheel rim.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Winter tyre fitted to nearside front.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,162 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 19,162 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,573 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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DY05 FUB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY05 FUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY05 FUB registered?

DY05 FUB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is DY05 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 FUB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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