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VO05 UYE

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 UYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 72,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 70,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,958 miles

under trays fitted cover some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,292 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,969 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 20,969 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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VO05 UYE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO05 UYE, 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 VO05 UYE registered?

VO05 UYE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is VO05 UYE safe to buy?

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