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SB05 YPO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,304 mi
Last recorded136,304 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 136,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 121,754 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 121,754 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 115,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 115,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,928 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 90,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,068 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 YPO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

SB05 YPO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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