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SR05 DWW

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,035 mi
Last recorded77,035 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 DWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,872 miles

Rear fuel tank heat shield loose & insecure on mounts

Fail 28 Oct 2024 64,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fuel tank heat shield loose & insecure on mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,438 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,644 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 41,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Also slight sidewall damage. ()

Nearside Front Slight noise from strut/shocker in operation.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,792 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 33,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,756 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,690 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,386 miles

keep wear on rear tyres under observation

Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,103 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 19,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,924 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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SR05 DWW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SR05 DWW, 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

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What year was SR05 DWW registered?

SR05 DWW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is SR05 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 DWW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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