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YP05 SKX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 SKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,028 miles

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

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 16 Feb 2024 146,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,189 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,348 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edge,

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 55,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs showing wear and surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2008 51,635 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs showing wear and surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2008 50,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres getting low at edge

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 SKX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

YP05 SKX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is YP05 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 SKX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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