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YF54 WRK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WRK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,248 miles

Offside Doors damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 85,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Doors damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,463 miles

both front + rear brake hoses perishing

front exhaust flange nuts corroded/weak+ x1 nut missing-recommend repair

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre 3mm tread+ worn/bald inner edge-monitor

offside front tyre 3mm tread in places + worn outer edge-monitor

offside rear tyre 2.5-3mm tread

some corrosion/pitting to nearside front brake pipe-recommend replace

some corrosion/slight pitting to both rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,436 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front + rear brake hoses perishing

front exhaust flange nuts corroded/weak+ x1 nut missing-recommend repair

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre 3mm tread+ worn/bald inner edge-monitor

offside front tyre 3mm tread in places + worn outer edge-monitor

offside rear tyre 2.5-3mm tread

some corrosion/pitting to nearside front brake pipe-recommend replace

some corrosion/slight pitting to both rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,902 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 59,902 miles

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

N/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,002 miles

both front and rear brake pipes protective coating swelling with corrosion

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,743 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coating lifting on both front and rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,084 miles

signs of possible oil leak starting

slight cracking of both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 15 Dec 2012 43,427 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 39,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,262 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 34,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,641 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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YF54 WRK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF54 WRK, 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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YF54 WRK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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