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YF05 OAL

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 88,484 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 88,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,580 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp Bracket Damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 75,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,806 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front and rear waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 64,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,687 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 62,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,324 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear pad wear indicator insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 49,584 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust hanger snapped still system supported

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,749 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,734 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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YF05 OAL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YF05 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 OAL registered?

YF05 OAL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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