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YF05 OFO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,123 mi
Last recorded155,123 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 155,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 151,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 148,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 148,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 146,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 146,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 142,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 139,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 135,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 131,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,965 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 126,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 116,628 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 116,628 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 82,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 59,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,274 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 OFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

YF05 OFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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