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WM05 YFK

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 YFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low.

Fail 31 Aug 2024 102,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak transmission and engine

Oil level low

Pass 24 Aug 2023 94,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,431 miles

offside rear brake wear sensor wire touching cv boot

Fail 25 Aug 2022 90,431 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

offside rear brake wear sensor wire touching cv boot

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,855 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have a slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have a slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,896 miles

Both rear bump stops split

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,889 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear bump stops split

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,794 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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WM05 YFK is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM05 YFK, 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 WM05 YFK registered?

WM05 YFK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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