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YP05 SFV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,547 mi
Last recorded134,547 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 SFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,547 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 134,348 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded /swollen

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,470 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 125,451 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,337 miles

o/s/r brake disc showing corrosion outer face

parking brake / brake fluid / brake pad wear indicator constantly on

Fail 9 Dec 2020 120,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour clear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour clear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r brake disc showing corrosion outer face

parking brake / brake fluid / brake pad wear indicator constantly on

Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,895 miles

Both Front Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Both Rear Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Perished Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,895 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Both Front Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Both Rear Indicators Slightly Discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Perished Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 107,047 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr brake binding

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,846 miles

Both front bump stops split

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front sidewall worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,304 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,533 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 88,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,447 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,015 miles

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

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

offside front tyre showing damage to inner & outer walls

Fail 5 Jan 2013 74,998 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre showing damage to inner & outer walls

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,769 miles

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres not run flat

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear brake disc's scored and pitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 67,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres not run flat

can't check sills fully kit fitted

rear brake disc's scored and pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,509 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW FOR MOT.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,509 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW FOR MOT.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,895 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 SFV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YP05 SFV, 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 SFV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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