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YH05 ZNM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,923 mi
Last recorded107,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 99,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,456 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted [lockable]

unable to inspect brake pipes due to factory coated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 93,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

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

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

unable to inspect brake pipes due to factory coated

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,269 miles

Both front steering arms have a slight play

Brake repair wet no leaks found time retest !!

Engine covers fitted time of test

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

O/R tyre bold on edges of the tread

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 86,267 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front steering arms have a slight play

Engine covers fitted time of test

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/R tyre bold on edges of the tread

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,841 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished and split

Fail 3 Jun 2015 77,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished and split

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,103 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,927 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,455 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 ZNM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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