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AK55 NYR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,295 mi
Last recorded118,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,295 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 118,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,964 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,811 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 76,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,618 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 63,613 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,372 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,284 miles

brake discs corroded

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

osr tyre wearing on inner edge,nsr tyre perishing

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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AK55 NYR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK55 NYR, 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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AK55 NYR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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