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SC05 YBW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 YBW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 68,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,992 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,411 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,343 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2010 33,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,366 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 22,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,532 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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SC05 YBW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 SC05 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC05 YBW registered?

SC05 YBW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SC05 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 YBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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