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YB05 MKC

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,294 mi
Last recorded111,294 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,294 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 111,294 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and both sides Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread area (215/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Fail 26 Feb 2020 103,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and both sides Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread area (215/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,893 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,919 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,291 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,287 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 63,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,614 miles

washers appear partially blocked

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,676 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,676 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,879 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 MKC 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 68.4%.

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 YB05 MKC, 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 MKC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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