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YT05 OOW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,533 mi
Last recorded148,533 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 148,533 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,216 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside perished x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 142,216 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside perished x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 128,104 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,577 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,161 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 67,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 67,580 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,481 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,437 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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YT05 OOW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YT05 OOW, 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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YT05 OOW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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