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YG05 EHS

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,741 miles

Both Front Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Both Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Both Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

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

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,029 miles

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

PLASTICK UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

PLASTICK UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,787 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 47,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,760 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 22,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,631 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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 EHS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EHS, 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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What year was YG05 EHS registered?

YG05 EHS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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