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YE05 AHL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 AHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 129,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of corrosion behind ns side skirt (rear jacking bock missing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 124,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,138 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is extremely rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 119,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected lose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is extremely rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,475 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 102,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner and outer treads and cuts to tread

Offside Rear tyre on legal limits and inner treads scalloped

Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder slight chaffing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight chaffing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder slight chaffing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight chaffing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,696 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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YE05 AHL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YE05 AHL, 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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YE05 AHL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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