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YS05 NLF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,288 mi
Last recorded101,288 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 101,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,760 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,639 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,965 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 58,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,252 miles

Front brake discs show signs of wear

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 43,710 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 43,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,056 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 32,155 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,155 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 NLF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS05 NLF, 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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YS05 NLF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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