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MF05 YLH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2022 109,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,360 miles

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 24 Jun 2015 81,990 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,823 miles

Both rear tyres on limit,advise replacement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight bodywork damage.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,339 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,282 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to zero mm

offside front tyre worn on outer edge to zero mm

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,360 miles

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)

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

cuts in tread on offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner 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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MF05 YLH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF05 YLH, 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 MF05 YLH registered?

MF05 YLH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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