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YG05 DFO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2018 103,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,423 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,894 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,844 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,142 miles

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

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

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 DFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

YG05 DFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YG05 DFO safe to buy?

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