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YC05 RMZ

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 30,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,364 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres bald inside edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,787 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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YC05 RMZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RMZ, 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 YC05 RMZ registered?

YC05 RMZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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