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MA05 RYY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 86,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 86,545 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,796 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,796 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,273 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,273 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,130 miles

the engine management warning light is on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 69,130 miles

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

the engine management warning light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to the 2mm marks in the tread

Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with in the 3/4 width limit of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to the 2mm marks in the tread

Pass 29 Aug 2015 64,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,560 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 52,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 52,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 46,397 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 39,895 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,122 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 28,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

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 RYY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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