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BD05 YRU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,654 mi
Last recorded100,654 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edges and has small nail size hole not to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 87,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,325 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 65,212 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

seat belt light on.

tyre pressure monitar.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,708 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,577 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,476 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,343 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 YRU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD05 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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