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YD05 FJL

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,294 mi
Last recorded134,294 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 FJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 134,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,386 miles

Advise front coil springs corroded.

Advise n,s front tyre wall perished.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 125,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Advise front coil springs corroded.

Advise n,s front tyre wall perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 119,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 111,497 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,308 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,308 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,017 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 87,017 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 22 Feb 2012 75,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,571 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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YD05 FJL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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