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DY05 URB

2005 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,562 mi
Last recorded164,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 URB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 164,562 miles

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.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 164,279 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,997 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 146,997 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 133,240 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 133,240 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2014 125,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,552 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 123,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,006 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 107,854 miles

front tyres very low on edges

rear tyres not runflats

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,246 miles

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.

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 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.

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