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DY55 NXV

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,263 mi
Last recorded139,263 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under-trays and engine guards fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,506 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x nearside rear. 1 x offside rear 1 x nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light illuminated but brake pads ok

Fail 5 Sep 2019 132,506 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x nearside rear. 1 x offside rear 1 x nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light illuminated but brake pads ok

Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 127,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,912 miles

o/s/f tyre edges worn uneven

Fail 15 Sep 2016 123,912 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge and has nail in

o/s/f tyre edges worn uneven

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 109,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,798 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 78,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 78,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,022 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,919 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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DY55 NXV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY55 NXV, 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 DY55 NXV registered?

DY55 NXV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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