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VN05 UYR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,797 mi
Last recorded100,797 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 100,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both(also noise from handbrake shoes) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 100,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both(also noise from handbrake shoes) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 96,913 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 84,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 84,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,636 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,608 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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VN05 UYR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN05 UYR, 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 VN05 UYR registered?

VN05 UYR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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