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YL05 YXR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,081 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,875 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YXR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXR, 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

How do I check the history of YL05 YXR?

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What year was YL05 YXR registered?

YL05 YXR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is YL05 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 YXR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL05 YXR have outstanding finance?

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