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DX05 YTJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,444 mi
Last recorded159,444 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 159,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 195/55/16

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 159,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 195/55/16

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 153,208 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the unions.

both front flexible brake pipes slightly perished.

chip in zone (A)

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded at the union.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,973 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged INNER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged INNER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Dec 2015 145,973 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged INNER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged INNER BEAD (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2015 144,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 144,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 142,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 138,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 133,485 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 133,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

window washers poor but working.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 124,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 108,971 miles

Advise alignment check due to tyre wear

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 108,971 miles

Advise alignment check due to tyre wear

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2008 88,333 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 88,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DX05 YTJ 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 57.9%.

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 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 DX05 YTJ, 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 DX05 YTJ registered?

DX05 YTJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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