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YP05 VKU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,546 mi
Last recorded90,546 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F (rear) ball joint boot split

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,715 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F ball joint boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,790 miles

Both door mirror glasses deteriorated

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F ball joint boot split

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,017 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,899 miles

N/S/R tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,697 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 66,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,283 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,314 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,314 miles

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

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,701 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,776 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,776 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 VKU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKU, 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 YP05 VKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP05 VKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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