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YB05 KUV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,374 mi
Last recorded80,374 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,374 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,216 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working bulb holders melted on both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,491 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,874 miles

Brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,874 miles

Brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,646 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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YB05 KUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB05 KUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 KUV registered?

YB05 KUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 KUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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