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MA05 RYU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,079 mi
Last recorded87,079 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,079 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,503 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2016 73,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,577 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,825 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,825 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 48,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

eml on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,941 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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MA05 RYU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA05 RYU, 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 MA05 RYU registered?

MA05 RYU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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