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YE05 UAC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,534 mi
Last recorded154,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 154,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 149,350 miles

Lower steering u/j heat shield lightly rubbing on coupling

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

Stone chip to front wind screen

Fail 1 Jul 2019 149,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stone chip to front wind screen

Lower steering u/j heat shield lightly rubbing on coupling

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,344 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 141,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,791 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,504 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,040 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,952 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UAC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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