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RJ05 DPY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,932 mi
Last recorded125,932 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 DPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,932 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 125,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 115,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 115,507 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 107,492 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 28 May 2016 90,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 85,028 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 85,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

205/55/16/91v bridgestone

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre worn to limit and has a screw in it

offside rear brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 2 May 2014 78,857 miles

offside rear brake pad warning wires disconected

Fail 2 May 2014 78,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake pad warning wires disconected

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 67,347 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,011 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,011 miles

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

205/55/16/91v bridgestone

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

front brake discs well worn (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

strong advisory that the nearside front inner brake pad is worn thin

Pass 22 May 2010 51,642 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 2 May 2009 41,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,747 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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RJ05 DPY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ05 DPY, 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 RJ05 DPY registered?

RJ05 DPY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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