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FA05 AYP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 105,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,492 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine noisy!!

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine noisy!!

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,620 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,543 miles

n/s o/s front tyre slight worne in side edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,090 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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FA05 AYP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FA05 AYP, 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 FA05 AYP registered?

FA05 AYP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is FA05 AYP safe to buy?

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