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YH05 BYP

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,667 mi
Last recorded13,667 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 BYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 13,667 miles

Eml light on

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 136,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Eml light on

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush slight wear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 118,433 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush slight wear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,426 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,906 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,381 miles

NSF Tyre on 2mm and badly worn on inner and outer edges

NSR Tyre on limit of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge

OSF Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

OSR Brake binding slightly unable to perform spin test

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,121 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 60,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,695 miles

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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YH05 BYP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH05 BYP, 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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YH05 BYP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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