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YD05 GYC

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 106,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 106,771 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,320 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 98,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,949 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,609 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,356 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,300 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 20 Jun 2008 20,501 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2008 20,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,454 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 GYC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YD05 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

YD05 GYC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 GYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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