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HV05 YGH

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YGH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 124,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 122,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 May 2019 116,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 31 May 2018 111,762 miles

EML came on

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear wire broken

rear number plate not secured properly

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,267 miles

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

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

both front tyres pershing inbetween treads

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,168 miles

Brake pad warning wires by-passed/not connected to off side rear brake pad

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Off side rear jacking point plastic block missing and sill cover cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,168 miles

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

Brake pad warning wires by-passed/not connected to off side rear brake pad

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Off side rear jacking point plastic block missing and sill cover cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,104 miles

small split in near side rack boot

small splits in front brake hoses

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,912 miles

osf,osr,nsr tyres have sidewall repair

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,761 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,067 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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HV05 YGH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 HV05 YGH, 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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HV05 YGH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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