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LY05 DVX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,624 mi
Last recorded134,624 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,094 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 128,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 123,450 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge and almost bald on outer edge[205/50/r17]93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak,maybe power steering fluid

Fail 11 Aug 2020 121,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge and almost bald on outer edge[205/50/r17]93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak,maybe power steering fluid

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,219 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 116,219 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 107,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT,and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,663 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 May 2016 95,468 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 95,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 95,188 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,124 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,327 miles

E.M.L. on

Fail 7 Aug 2009 39,295 miles

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

E.M.L. on

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,168 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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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LY05 DVX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY05 DVX, 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 LY05 DVX registered?

LY05 DVX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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