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PL05 DMX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 DMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2020 133,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,646 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF hoses perished and starting to crack, not yet considered excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child seats fitted to rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower covers fitted to underside, also coated with rustrpoofing

Rear subframe corroded/coated

Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,646 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF hoses perished and starting to crack, not yet considered excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child seats fitted to rear

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower covers fitted to underside, also coated with rustrpoofing

Rear subframe corroded/coated

Fail 13 Aug 2019 128,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements CRACKED (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front under tray cracked

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,325 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 119,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,406 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm with spring mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear unions (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules three (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear unions (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules three (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn edges/deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn edges

o/s handbrake low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,558 miles

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

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

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

unable to carry out full brake pipe check due to full under trays

Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to carry out full brake pipe check due to full under trays

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,496 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,195 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,836 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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PL05 DMX 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 68.4%.

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 PL05 DMX, 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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PL05 DMX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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