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FM05 DCE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,596 mi
Last recorded112,596 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,596 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine rattle on start up

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,031 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,956 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts, starting to perrish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on treads

Offside Rear tyre worn to the legal limit!

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,298 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

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

Offside Rear Tyre low tread

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,571 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing and front brake hoses

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,191 miles

Fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,099 miles

Front tyres edges worn

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,325 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 64,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,727 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,654 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,545 miles

Nearside screen washer op. poor

V. slight perrishing- front brake flexi-hoses

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,866 miles

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

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

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 17 Jun 2008 21,079 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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FM05 DCE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FM05 DCE, 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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FM05 DCE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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