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YH05 EVY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 149,521 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 142,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 142,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,058 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 125,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal has multiple splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,511 miles

Rear Oil leak slight oil leak from rear diff o/s drive shaft ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,200 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,200 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,249 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,524 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,524 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,298 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,298 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 57,685 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 57,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

full engine and under body covers fitted/

Pass 12 May 2010 54,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,797 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 EVY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVY, 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 EVY registered?

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

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