MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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DETERIORATION OF REAR BRAKE HOSES.
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
WEAR IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK AND PINION.
Front registration plate deteriorated PLATE BROKEN (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DETERIORATION OF REAR BRAKE HOSES.
NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE,RUN FLAT TYRE.
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.
REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
WEAR IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK AND PINION.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres very low on edges
rear tyres not runflats
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY05 URB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 URB, 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 URB registered?
DY05 URB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.
Is DY05 URB safe to buy?
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