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YC05 UDS

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 UDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,253 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 107,253 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,497 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,687 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 11,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,177 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 UDS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC05 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

YC05 UDS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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