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BD05 YPG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,950 mi
Last recorded124,950 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YPG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,950 miles

cracking to front flexi brake hoses

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 7 Aug 2015 124,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracking to front flexi brake hoses

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2014 118,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,473 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 100,473 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,206 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,762 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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BD05 YPG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD05 YPG, 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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BD05 YPG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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