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YG05 AJC

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 AJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,460 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2018 130,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,858 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,295 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Number Plate Damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,877 miles

age cracking on both front flexi hoses

cover fitted over brake reservoir and cylinder- no view

engine undertray fitted- view limited

general age cracking on rear suspension bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,783 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,660 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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YG05 AJC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YG05 AJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG05 AJC registered?

YG05 AJC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YG05 AJC safe to buy?

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