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DY55 ZJU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,141 mi
Last recorded55,141 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,508 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 50,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 46,448 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2023 46,448 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 42,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 41,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 29,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,447 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 23,770 miles

DTA warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,227 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 19,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,096 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 17,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZJU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

DY55 ZJU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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