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M3 DAY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,409 mi
Last recorded40,409 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 40,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 38,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,731 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,848 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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M3 DAY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M3 DAY, 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 M3 DAY registered?

M3 DAY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is M3 DAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 DAY shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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