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YE05 CKA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,663 mi
Last recorded146,663 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 CKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,663 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 138,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 138,650 miles

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,754 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 120,693 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,840 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,042 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)

nail in inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,220 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 CKA 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YE05 CKA, 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 YE05 CKA registered?

YE05 CKA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is YE05 CKA safe to buy?

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