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VK05 YHP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 May 2013 95,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 72,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 58,140 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 22 May 2008 40,902 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine tray fitted.

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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VK05 YHP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VK05 YHP, 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 VK05 YHP registered?

VK05 YHP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is VK05 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 YHP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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