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YK05 YNT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,110 mi
Last recorded101,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YNT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,424 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 84,431 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

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

Offside headlamp mounting bolt missing but still secure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 84,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

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

Offside headlamp mounting bolt missing but still secure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,761 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,276 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,259 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 10,655 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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YK05 YNT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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