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ST55 DTU

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 DTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,337 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules @ subframe x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides @ caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

middle exhaust hanger broken off

tpms light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 106,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on anti roll bar link on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,971 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,603 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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ST55 DTU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST55 DTU, 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 ST55 DTU registered?

ST55 DTU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ST55 DTU safe to buy?

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