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DV55 CVZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 99,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF & NSF (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal Pershing

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,484 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,650 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 15 Oct 2014 50,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,158 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

flexible brake hoses age cracking

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,839 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 37,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,908 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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DV55 CVZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DV55 CVZ, 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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DV55 CVZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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