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G20 UDY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,407 mi
Last recorded110,407 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 UDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 110,407 miles

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

bonnet struts weak and catch sticking

Fail 13 Jan 2026 110,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper split at ferrule cords visable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper split at ferrule cords visable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet struts weak and catch sticking

Pass 28 Dec 2024 109,104 miles

Front Windscreen wipers scrubbing.

Localised corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strongly advise replacing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 109,104 miles

Front Windscreen wipers scrubbing.

Localised corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strongly advise replacing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 x RU382 bulb fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 107,900 miles

Front windscreen wipers beginning to smear on screen.

Localised corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension components at rear.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 106,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacing. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

localised corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,748 miles

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

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

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

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

localised corrosion to rear suspension and axle components.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,846 miles

OSF brake pipe starting to swell

Pass 13 Jan 2017 94,670 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

childs seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,061 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)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 82,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TPS LIGHT ON (TYRES)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,159 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,201 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,067 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,749 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,328 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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G20 UDY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G20 UDY, 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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G20 UDY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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