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AE05 YJY

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,427 miles

play from n/s/f suspension

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,518 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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AE05 YJY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 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 AE05 YJY, 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 22 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 AE05 YJY registered?

AE05 YJY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AE05 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YJY shows 5 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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