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SM05 DSX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 104,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill cover wooden block

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,706 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 102,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,177 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,637 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,057 miles

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

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

Tyre warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,640 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged outside of driver view

Windscreen washers need adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both front tyres worn outer edge

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

slight play both rear hub bush's

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,676 miles

nsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2009 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear front tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,333 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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SM05 DSX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM05 DSX, 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 SM05 DSX registered?

SM05 DSX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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