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DY55 EFH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,856 mi
Last recorded69,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,856 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,129 miles

near side rear tyre getting alittle low inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,019 miles

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on outer edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,019 miles

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

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on outer edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,846 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2010 35,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,137 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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DY55 EFH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY55 EFH, 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 DY55 EFH registered?

DY55 EFH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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