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YA05 YCS

2005 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,205 mi
Last recorded92,205 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YCS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,205 miles

TPMS illuminated

Fail 20 Mar 2018 92,205 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

TPMS illuminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,643 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,567 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,382 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres are remoulds

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,972 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,842 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,324 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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YA05 YCS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA05 YCS, 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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YA05 YCS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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