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YR05 MGY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,194 mi
Last recorded74,194 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,382 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,379 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 24,294 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 MGY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MGY, 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 YR05 MGY registered?

YR05 MGY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YR05 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 MGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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