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YS05 EGK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,922 mi
Last recorded98,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,922 miles

offside rear shock absorber has slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 92,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 86,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,751 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 May 2013 67,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,722 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 48,425 miles

both front flexible brake pipes cracking slightly

Pass 17 May 2010 36,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 May 2009 25,864 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 13,661 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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YS05 EGK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YS05 EGK, 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 YS05 EGK registered?

YS05 EGK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is YS05 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 EGK 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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