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YL05 YZM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,623 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 122,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,250 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,500 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,789 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,683 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,740 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,831 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 YZM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL05 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

YL05 YZM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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