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DV55 UDD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,919 mi
Last recorded62,919 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 62,919 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,579 miles

Sill and underbody protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,966 miles

Under body and sill protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,078 miles

Full under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views thay are absolute.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 58,078 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Full under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views thay are absolute.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,170 miles

Full under body protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Wheel arch protection fitted, Restricted views.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,899 miles

Full under body protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Wheel arch protection fitted. Restricted views.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,727 miles

Full underbody protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Wheel arch protection fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,022 miles

Full underbody protection fitted. Sill protection fitted. Engine covers fitted. Wheel arch protection fitted.

Offside Both offside tyres scrubbing on the edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,724 miles

Full under body protection fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill protection fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on the inner edge.

Sill protection fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 45,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on the inner edge.

Sill protection fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,246 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,671 miles

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

marks in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,759 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 UDD 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 85%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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