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DX05 ZHA

2005 BMW 116

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,901 mi
Last recorded139,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 139,901 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 130,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, both rear also starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear, just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,002 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge, both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2024 119,002 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge, both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,671 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 106,670 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,589 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight misting. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,839 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 82,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,231 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pad warning light on dash (3.5.1i)

traction control light on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,414 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,411 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 55,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2013 44,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,406 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,802 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 15,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,713 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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DX05 ZHA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX05 ZHA, 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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What year was DX05 ZHA registered?

DX05 ZHA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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