MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
cover fitted
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
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
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YG05 GXY registered?
YG05 GXY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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