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YU05 UWL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 130,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 123,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 116,526 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 116,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,627 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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YU05 UWL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YU05 UWL, 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

How do I check the history of YU05 UWL?

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What year was YU05 UWL registered?

YU05 UWL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is YU05 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 UWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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