CarVerify

Free Car Check

S111 DJO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,930 mi
Last recorded159,930 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 DJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 159,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 157,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly defective

Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,735 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front bumper damage not sharp edge its secure

fuel cap seal slightly defective

Pass 28 Dec 2021 143,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 134,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,179 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,922 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,338 miles

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

Steering slightly stiff to turn.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,747 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 5,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 3,955 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S111 DJO 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 90%.

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 S111 DJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S111 DJO?

You can check the full history of S111 DJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S111 DJO registered?

S111 DJO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is S111 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 DJO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S111 DJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S111 DJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.