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VU05 OAZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Offside rear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 109,626 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2025 109,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2024 107,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 104,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,928 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,426 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,321 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,277 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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VU05 OAZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 OAZ, 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 OAZ registered?

VU05 OAZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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