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YG05 FSJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 97,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 94,422 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,583 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,451 miles

brake warning and traction control lights are on

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

service light is on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,771 miles

rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,570 miles

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

Offside Front 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 FSJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FSJ, 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 FSJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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