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M40 DKW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,518 mi
Last recorded150,518 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 DKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 150,518 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose modified and steering adversely affected steering stiff (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 144,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 134,649 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 134,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,168 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 128,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads 3-4mm

Pass 20 May 2011 70,254 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 70,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 42,407 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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M40 DKW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M40 DKW, 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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M40 DKW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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