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SL05 VUY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 138,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 121,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 121,332 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,173 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack on edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,285 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 64,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,831 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,958 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre just legal

Oil leak ()

front tyre wearing on edges

nearside and offside front inner track control arm bushes worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,957 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear tyre just legal

Oil leak ()

front tyre wearing on edges

nearside and offside front inner track control arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,374 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,374 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 48,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

front & rear brake pads appear close to warning wires

nearside front tyre beginning to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,615 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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SL05 VUY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SL05 VUY, 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 SL05 VUY registered?

SL05 VUY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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