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ExpiredMileage
133,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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 ()
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))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm with spring mount (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
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
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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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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