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DY05 VPR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,090 mi
Last recorded136,090 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 136,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 134,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 127,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 127,116 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on dash. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking onto exhaust manifold. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Excessive stiffness during operation. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pads appear to be worn close to limit.

All tyres worn uneven, on edges and close to limit.

Colour from indicator bulbs faded.

Damage to nearside rear trailing arm.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Object on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub-frame and all rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 119,609 miles

Corrosion to inner sills at rear.

Cracking to front brake flexy-hoses.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Front screen scratched.

Object on front screen but no seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Slight stiffness in steering.

Wear to front brake pads and discs.

Fail 27 Jan 2018 119,609 miles

Corrosion to inner sills at rear.

Cracking to front brake flexy-hoses.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Front screen scratched.

Object on front screen but no seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight stiffness in steering.

Wear to front brake pads and discs.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,025 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 30 Jan 2012 61,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,179 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VPR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPR, 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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DY05 VPR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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