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YK05 HSL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,288 mi
Last recorded139,288 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 139,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Jan 2017 118,408 miles

damage to offside rear wheel rim and tyre on legal limit

front brake hoses perished

imbalance in handbrake

play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,352 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses perished

offside rear tyre under inflated

oil leaks

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses perished

offside rear tyre under inflated

oil leaks

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,778 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,309 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 65,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,929 miles

brake pipes above undertrays

front discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,599 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,318 miles

nail in off side rear tyre tread

off side wiper blade operation poor

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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YK05 HSL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK05 HSL, 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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YK05 HSL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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