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YE05 NFJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,517 mi
Last recorded107,517 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,517 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2022 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,592 miles

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

Nearside Front has a screw

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

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

Tyre monitoring Gage is on

Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front has a screw

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

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

Tyre monitoring Gage is on

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,468 miles

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

corrosion to sub frames/suspension mounts/components/ferrules/under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,919 miles

Fuel cap perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,690 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,599 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,954 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,374 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,045 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,062 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 30 Jul 2008 9,845 miles

D.S.C warning lamp on.

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 NFJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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