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YP05 XRN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,134 mi
Last recorded111,134 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XRN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 111,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 101,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,047 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,022 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,768 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to offside rear door and stiff to open

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,439 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,392 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray broken

Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,186 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 XRN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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