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DY05 OJL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 89,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,530 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 60,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,602 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 OJL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 OJL registered?

DY05 OJL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is DY05 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 OJL 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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