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VU05 DDY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,809 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,133 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,445 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,965 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge and perishing 2.8mm

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring and Abs sensor (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and perishing 2.5mm

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring and Abs sensor (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,329 miles

both rear indicators fading BORDERLINE

Pass 28 May 2014 70,826 miles

both front tyres 2mm

condition of both front brake hoses

Fail 28 May 2014 70,826 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres 2mm

condition of both front brake hoses

Pass 31 May 2013 67,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,663 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,203 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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VU05 DDY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU05 DDY, 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 VU05 DDY registered?

VU05 DDY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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