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EY05 DLV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,004 mi
Last recorded122,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,004 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 May 2011 60,464 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 48,760 miles

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

advise both rear tyres on2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,595 miles

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 28 Mar 2009 42,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,569 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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EY05 DLV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EY05 DLV, 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 EY05 DLV registered?

EY05 DLV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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