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WG05 YLW

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,139 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s headlamp misty

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,458 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,804 miles

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Steering system slightly rough Power Steering Pump Noisy (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,851 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,141 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,807 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

sticker covering high level brake light

Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

sticker covering high level brake light

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,225 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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WG05 YLW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 WG05 YLW, 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 WG05 YLW registered?

WG05 YLW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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