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YD05 ELA

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,823 mi
Last recorded116,823 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ELA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 116,823 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,473 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2018 95,066 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 91,416 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 91,416 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/f coil spring broken and rubbing on tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,932 miles

all four tyres low on tread depth

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre has age related splits

slight buckle in offside front alloy

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre has age related splits

slight buckle in offside front alloy

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,485 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,227 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Snow type tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 50,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YD05 ELA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD05 ELA, 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 YD05 ELA registered?

YD05 ELA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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