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YP05 PUE

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,754 mi
Last recorded218,754 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 PUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 218,754 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2020 199,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 184,219 miles

knocking from anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,314 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 170,314 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 152,727 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 152,635 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2016 137,920 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,294 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 124,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 108,441 miles

Bennet catch broken - manually released and manually returned cable as jamming

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

Power steer reservoir below minimum - topped up

Pass 20 Dec 2014 108,441 miles

Bennet catch broken - manually released and manually returned cable as jamming

Power steer reservoir below minimum - topped up

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,921 miles

Handbrake warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,083 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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YP05 PUE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YP05 PUE, 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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YP05 PUE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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