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YC05 WJU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,892 mi
Last recorded97,892 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 97,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,450 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,980 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 15,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 WJU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

YC05 WJU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is YC05 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 WJU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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