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RJ05 DYH

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,119 mi
Last recorded101,119 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 DYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,119 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,677 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,170 miles

Airbag Light On

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,789 miles

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

baby seat in n/s/rear

front discs slight worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,920 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 30,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,154 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 DYH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ05 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

RJ05 DYH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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