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YR05 UAH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,402 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,401 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front foreign object in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,644 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,904 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 64,400 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 56,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,034 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 UAH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR05 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

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

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