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YH05 XHZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,579 mi
Last recorded86,579 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,415 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 70,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

engine warning light on

traction control warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

engine warning light on

traction control warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,554 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD ON EDGES

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,216 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 51,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 43,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,461 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 XHZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 XHZ registered?

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

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