MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake flexi hoses perished and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on dash indicates brake fault.. Inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front plate broken (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre bold on outer edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake flexi hoses perished and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F Rear Tyres
O/S/F Rear Tyre low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/F Rear Tyres
O/S/F Rear Tyre low
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake warning light on dash.
Brake warning light on dash.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR05 UMK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YR05 UMK, 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 UMK registered?
YR05 UMK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2005.
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