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YG05 GXY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,996 mi
Last recorded117,996 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 GXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,996 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four (5.3.2 (b))

all under body corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,014 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brakes hoses and pipes corroded and perish

all under body corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,365 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

brake hoses and pipes corroded and perish

oil leak

under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2019 101,142 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 96,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,001 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cover fitted

fuel cap rubber slightly damaged

slight play steering/suspension

Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cover fitted

fuel cap rubber slightly damaged

slight play steering/suspension

Pass 4 May 2016 85,270 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 76,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,686 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,434 miles

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)

both front wipers juddering on screen

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 GXY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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