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DV55 SSK

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,203 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met, Investigation/adjustment recommended.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,203 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both [white] (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met, Investigation/adjustment recommended.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 127,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 120,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 110,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,857 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides and have play

Front shock dust covers deteriorated

Rear diff leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2020 89,857 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides and have play

Front shock dust covers deteriorated

Rear diff leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,291 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,036 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,170 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,995 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 32,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 11 Nov 2010 28,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,817 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 SSK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DV55 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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