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YF05 OZJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 82,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,727 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 74,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,660 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,542 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 63,534 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,054 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Traction control lamp illuminated suggesting a fault

cut on nearside rear outer sidewall of tyre, but not deep enough to reach plies or cords

Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,104 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,775 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 41,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 33,786 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,786 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,429 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,307 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 OZJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

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

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