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YA05 FET

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,896 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,385 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,999 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,823 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,070 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,028 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 46,028 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,444 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

underside of vehicle incased in plastic covers

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,594 miles

both front wipers smearing on screen

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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YA05 FET is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA05 FET, 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 YA05 FET registered?

YA05 FET is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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