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YT05 VMX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,855 mi
Last recorded110,855 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 110,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear PANNEL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 110,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear PANNEL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,059 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 110,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,007 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,971 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,252 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 96,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault red air bag warning on (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre and outer wall has cracks no /ply/cord exposed strong advise change asap ()

Offside Rear slight brake bind not apparent on RBT

clutch operation heavy/stiff

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,644 miles

engine MIL on

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement cord exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement cord exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple damaged outer wall exposing multiple ply/cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine MIL on

engine covers fitted

slight brake bind both rear not apparent on RBT

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2014 81,507 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine MIL on

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge and outer wall perished

Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,713 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs wearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 63,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs wearing

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,892 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,872 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,304 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 VMX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YT05 VMX, 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 VMX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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