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YF05 WBJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,009 mi
Last recorded103,009 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,009 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,845 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,037 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load outer case missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,940 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 71,938 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,663 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,217 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,697 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 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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YF05 WBJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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