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DV55 RBU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,487 mi
Last recorded142,487 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 RBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 142,487 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 140,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S , N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 137,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 134,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,606 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,048 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r wheel has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,048 miles

n/s/r wheel has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,197 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,125 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 RBU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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