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YL05 YEK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,781 mi
Last recorded55,781 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,190 miles

osf nsf tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,375 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,892 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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YL05 YEK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL05 YEK, 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 YL05 YEK registered?

YL05 YEK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is YL05 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 YEK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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