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BV05 YZP

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both where front to rear join flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 85,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both where front to rear join flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,843 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,626 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,046 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,361 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 58,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,088 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 53,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 50,476 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 50,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,624 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,659 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 41,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,187 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)

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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BV05 YZP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red 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 BV05 YZP, 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 BV05 YZP registered?

BV05 YZP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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