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SO55 DVY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,411 mi
Last recorded71,411 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear run flat on rear axle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,222 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 62,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,260 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front flexi brake pipes lightly perihed

o/s/f strut weeping seal

rear brake binding

rear flexi brake pipe ferrels corroded

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,873 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 49,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,268 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,240 miles

engine cover and under shield fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2015 47,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and under shield fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 44,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,111 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 41,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,145 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,295 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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SO55 DVY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO55 DVY, 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 SO55 DVY registered?

SO55 DVY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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