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YP05 SGZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,868 mi
Last recorded100,868 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,868 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 100,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 97,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,374 miles

EML is ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,426 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,961 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side front jacking point missing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,201 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 SGZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SGZ, 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

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What year was YP05 SGZ registered?

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

Is YP05 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 SGZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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