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YS05 NJZ

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,763 mi
Last recorded127,763 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 122,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,988 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,943 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,915 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre very close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2015 89,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate sligtly deteriorated

offside front and both rear tyres on 3mm

winter tyres fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,552 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,573 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 NJZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

YS05 NJZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is YS05 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 NJZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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