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VU05 OHD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 93,704 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 21 Feb 2025 92,693 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,831 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,149 miles

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

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

Offside 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 10 Feb 2022 90,424 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,586 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wheel speed pick up swollen and rubbing against sensor. (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 73,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,181 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on outer tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,112 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,234 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 OHD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OHD, 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 VU05 OHD registered?

VU05 OHD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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