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YC05 EPO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,250 mi
Last recorded120,250 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 120,250 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 120,250 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,229 miles

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

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

rear suspension axel is starting to corrode

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,004 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,215 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 56,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,473 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,010 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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YC05 EPO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YC05 EPO, 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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What year was YC05 EPO registered?

YC05 EPO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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