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YH05 CXR

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,052 miles

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))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 89,895 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 82,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 82,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,531 miles

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,456 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,906 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 23,906 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,050 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 9,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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 CXR 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 72.2%.

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 YH05 CXR, 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 YH05 CXR registered?

YH05 CXR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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