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DY55 ZHL

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,092 mi
Last recorded88,092 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,092 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 88,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective has come adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Rear exhaust mount bracket has come adrift

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,369 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,124 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight damage to lower bumper and under tray plastic outer sill cover

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,877 miles

offside head light has condensation behind lens

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,169 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2018 57,169 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rar pads not wearing the same (3.5.1g)

nearside front plastic sill damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rar pads not wearing the same (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 hankook fitted (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front plastic sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,825 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 32,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 29,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,755 miles

all tyres getting low close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,981 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 ZHL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY55 ZHL, 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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DY55 ZHL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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