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YB05 MKM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,361 mi
Last recorded165,361 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2018 165,361 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 80,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,787 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 MKM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

YB05 MKM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is YB05 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 MKM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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