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SB05 FYY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 FYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,928 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,261 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 30 Jan 2015 52,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,631 miles

o/s rear tread getting low

washers weak in operation

Fail 2 Aug 2013 43,618 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

washers weak in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,652 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,198 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,699 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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SB05 FYY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB05 FYY, 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 SB05 FYY registered?

SB05 FYY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is SB05 FYY safe to buy?

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