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DA05 NVE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,165 mi
Last recorded75,165 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 NVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 72,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,537 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,158 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,921 miles

Nearside Front n/s/r brake flex cracking

Offside Front brake flex cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic coating. o/s/f tyre cracking..

Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,944 miles

front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 23 Jun 2012 21,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edge cracking on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,857 miles

front tyres worn on edge cracking on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,728 miles

front tyres poor on edges/ under body covered in trims

Pass 19 Jun 2010 17,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,284 miles

rear tyres close to limits / wipers poor.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,468 miles

rear tyres getting low...

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 NVE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 NVE registered?

DA05 NVE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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