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YG05 DDK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 DDK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 114,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged slightly (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2020 92,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,841 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,408 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 DDK 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 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 DDK, 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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YG05 DDK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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