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YF05 OFJ

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,338 mi
Last recorded156,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 156,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 156,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking brake warning lamp does not extinguish

Pass 5 Jan 2017 140,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look about 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,237 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 97,499 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,662 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 OFJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OFJ, 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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What year was YF05 OFJ registered?

YF05 OFJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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