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DA05 BZX

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,953 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,725 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 57,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,448 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 53,898 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,859 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,894 miles

Crack in nearside windscreen, not affecting drivers vies of the road

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,445 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2013 46,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,151 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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DA05 BZX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DA05 BZX, 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 DA05 BZX registered?

DA05 BZX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is DA05 BZX safe to buy?

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