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YG05 AKD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,003 mi
Last recorded79,003 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 AKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,273 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on.

timing chain noisy.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on.

timing chain noisy.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 49,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 43,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 33,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,725 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 AKD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YG05 AKD, 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 AKD registered?

YG05 AKD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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