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YB05 NBY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,003 mi
Last recorded68,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 NBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,003 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,511 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,509 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Unable to test rear seat belts ,folded down and full of goods. ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

park brake lamp staying on after release

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,252 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 19,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,509 miles

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

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

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 NBY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

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

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