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DY05 PUV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,495 mi
Last recorded81,495 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,043 miles

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2024 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,923 miles

Slight corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 25 Sep 2022 58,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,171 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,572 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2015 44,571 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,164 miles

engine management warning light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,163 miles

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,530 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,770 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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DY05 PUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY05 PUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 PUV registered?

DY05 PUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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