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YF05 OBY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,157 mi
Last recorded101,157 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 101,157 miles

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

slighlt smoking from exhuast

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 92,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 88,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 79,421 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 79,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,372 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,862 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,366 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 57,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,312 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 13,227 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 OBY 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 73.7%.

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 YF05 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

YF05 OBY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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