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EJ05 YFU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,941 mi
Last recorded95,941 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 82,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 82,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 73,904 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 62,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,198 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

traction control light on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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EJ05 YFU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ05 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 YFU registered?

EJ05 YFU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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