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PK05 YOT

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,181 mi
Last recorded119,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 YOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 119,181 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,200 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,200 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s&o/s rear &o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 102,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2014 102,508 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,233 miles

advise dash light on

advise o/s/r brake pad wear wire damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,408 miles

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

Rear diff leaking oil.

Traction control light on.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff leaking oil.

Traction control light on.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,203 miles

fuel smell rear of vehical

n/s/r wheel rim bent

o/s/r bumper loose

vdc waring lamp no dash

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,824 miles

multiple underbody trays obscuring various checks

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread(195/55/16 h pirelli run flats)

power steering pipe from pump slightly damp

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,758 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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PK05 YOT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PK05 YOT, 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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PK05 YOT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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