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YS05 EGU

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,569 mi
Last recorded136,569 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 136,569 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 130,993 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 124,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,782 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 119,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 585,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 114,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,323 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,829 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,533 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,735 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 23,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 EGU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

YS05 EGU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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