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DY55 NZD

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 92,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 68,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,209 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Tyres with staggered fitment appear to have been fitted on the wrong axles.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 57,780 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 53,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,362 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,362 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,961 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 28,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,854 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,607 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NZD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

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

Is DY55 NZD safe to buy?

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