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YR05 CDV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,663 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,037 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 21 Jan 2020 105,037 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,416 miles

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,331 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,679 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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YR05 CDV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YR05 CDV, 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 YR05 CDV registered?

YR05 CDV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 CDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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