MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear heat shield slight loose (rattling)but not likely to become detached
Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear heat shield slight loose (rattling)but not likely to become detached
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer case missing (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear diff pinion seal leaking oil
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear diff pinion seal leaking oil
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF05 WBJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?
YF05 WBJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2005.
Is YF05 WBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF05 WBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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