MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n.s missing . o.s not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
brake pipes corroded in places
Rear exhaust bracket insecure
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear exhaust bracket insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust mounting bracket broke
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
washers poor
both rear door handles sticking
nearside front door handle sticking
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear door handles sticking
nearside front door handle sticking
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y38 MKU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y38 MKU, 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 Y38 MKU registered?
Y38 MKU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2005.
Is Y38 MKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y38 MKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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