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AY05 YFH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 99,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 93,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,924 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexi's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 18 Dec 2020 56,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,045 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 41,805 miles

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

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

t.p.m.s.warning lights on o/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,437 miles

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

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,183 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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AY05 YFH 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 100%.

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 AY05 YFH, 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 AY05 YFH registered?

AY05 YFH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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