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YC05 ZFO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2024 113,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 107,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 97,824 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 97,824 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 80,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 80,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle stiff to release

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 68,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,510 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 55,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 55,400 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,152 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,490 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 17,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZFO, 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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YC05 ZFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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