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YF05 OTV

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE tyre also has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS WIRE ROUTED THE WRONG WAY

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,728 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder and has a few minor cuts in the tread 205/55/16

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,149 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,145 miles

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

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside and offside rear brake discs outer faces corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,216 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded outer faces

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,216 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded outer faces

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre has a few minor cuts in the tread 205/55/16

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,144 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,361 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,994 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 OTV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

YF05 OTV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is YF05 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 OTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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