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YR05 UMK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,044 mi
Last recorded140,044 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,044 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,338 miles

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 132,161 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,366 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,366 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,699 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,892 miles

N/S/F Rear Tyres

O/S/F Rear Tyre low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 76,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,914 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 68,914 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,491 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,219 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,392 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,630 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 44,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,937 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,937 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,868 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 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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