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SM05 DUJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 93,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,533 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,378 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 51,378 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,203 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,619 miles

All tyre pressures low at time of test

Both rear tyres have slightly accelerated wear on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes seem swollen under the plastic protective coating although no corrosion is visible

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,198 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,294 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,550 miles

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

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

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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SM05 DUJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM05 DUJ, 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 SM05 DUJ registered?

SM05 DUJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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