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YT05 OXF

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,996 mi
Last recorded65,996 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 65,996 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,194 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,468 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,837 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 OXF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 OXF registered?

YT05 OXF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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