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A6 JYW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,450 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 86,450 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,803 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,424 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,867 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in osr lower hub mtg

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,857 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 38,408 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 38,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,370 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,727 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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A6 JYW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A6 JYW, 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 A6 JYW registered?

A6 JYW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is A6 JYW safe to buy?

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