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YG05 OVE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,964 mi
Last recorded110,964 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,896 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,729 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 81,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 17 May 2012 81,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,116 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,116 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)

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,699 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 67,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 54,030 miles

brake lamp on dash

Fail 2 May 2008 40,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 40,996 miles

Offside 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 OVE 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 64.3%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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