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YD05 YLB

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,135 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 145,129 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 137,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light lit up

Fail 16 Aug 2018 137,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light lit up

Fail 30 Jun 2018 136,521 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED,EFFECTING REAR BRAKE EFFORT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2017 127,560 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake dust cover loos

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

brake pads warning light on

engin management light on

Fail 27 May 2017 127,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake dust cover loos

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

brake pads warning light on

engin management light on

Pass 26 May 2016 102,406 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT ON INNER AND OUTEREDGES OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 112,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working REAR X1 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT ON INNER AND OUTEREDGES OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 88,674 miles

Both front flexi hoses deteriorating

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 3 Apr 2013 79,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,225 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge (poss tracking ?)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,741 miles

advise rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,404 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)

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 YLB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

YD05 YLB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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