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DY05 NUE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,992 mi
Last recorded34,992 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 NUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 34,992 miles

rear discs corroded on outer edges

Fail 17 May 2017 34,992 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2016 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/2mm edges, 5.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/1mm edges, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 24,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,568 miles

nail in n/s front tyre close to sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,611 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 6,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NUE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

DY05 NUE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DY05 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 NUE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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