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LR05 YJH

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,213 mi
Last recorded136,213 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YJH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 133,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 21 Oct 2019 122,578 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,070 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front brake hoses fouling

Fail 4 Oct 2018 114,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front brake hoses fouling

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,784 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,411 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,822 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,078 miles

GEOMETRY CHECK??

NSR AND OSR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEATS FITTED

UNEVEN WEAR TO ALL TYRES

Pass 23 May 2008 49,350 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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LR05 YJH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 LR05 YJH, 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 LR05 YJH registered?

LR05 YJH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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