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YP05 VLG

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 132,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

P A S steering notchy

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 119,617 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 109,675 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Heat shield insecure

Seat either warning light in

Fail 30 Mar 2021 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chaulked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear heat dhield insecure

engine has a leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,425 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 89,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can't see front inner brake pads recommend removal of wheels for further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Part worn tyre fitted nearside rear

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight blow exhaust at rear

Fail 14 May 2018 82,858 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear drive shaft bolt loose

Slight blow exhaust at rear

Pass 11 May 2017 121,168 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre out off shape

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,083 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

nsf alloy damage

under tray

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,843 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2505516 very low (4.1.E.1)

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

nsf alloy damage

under tray

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,665 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,048 miles

stability control warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,048 miles

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

stability control warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,397 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 VLG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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