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YE05 WTV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,863 mi
Last recorded132,863 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 132,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 124,543 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 25 Nov 2021 110,349 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Nov 2020 100,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,528 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 93,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,226 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,375 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,311 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted but seal is good

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,323 miles

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

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

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,018 miles

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,425 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 70,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,376 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,286 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 55,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

cracks in tread pattern of off side front tyre

off side rear tyre worn to 3mm

small cut in tread pattern of off side rear tyre Almost deep enough to reach CORDS..

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,952 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,130 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 WTV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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