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YB05 MFO

2005 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,060 mi
Last recorded151,060 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 151,060 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear anti lock brake sensor wiring insicure

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve worn / loose

Offside Front headlamp slight damage

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brakepipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,775 miles

Nearside Rear abs sensor routed through coilspring

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 132,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear abs sensor routed through coilspring

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,329 miles

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engine covers and undertrays fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 124,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

marks on screen

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,320 miles

ns front and rear tyre treads low ns rear abs ring marked front flex hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 100,532 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 67,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 56,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 34,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,588 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 MFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YB05 MFO, 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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YB05 MFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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