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YF05 OUK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,111 mi
Last recorded163,111 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 163,111 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 163,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault with traction control and brake warning (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam bulbs)(os also flicking (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 143,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,319 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,525 miles

All disks worn

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 104,525 miles

All disks worn

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,228 miles

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 14 Jun 2013 78,088 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,874 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 19,874 miles

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

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 OUK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

YF05 OUK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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