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DY05 WVB

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,468 mi
Last recorded123,468 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 123,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,683 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sill slightly cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 115,537 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 111,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 111,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 103,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,242 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 93,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 90,954 miles

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 16 Aug 2012 83,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,431 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,616 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,616 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low 2.5mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,606 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)

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 WVB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 DY05 WVB, 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 DY05 WVB registered?

DY05 WVB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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