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YU05 VML

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 105,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 104,773 miles

n/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

rear sub frame surface rust

surface perishing on both front brake hoses

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,959 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,502 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,847 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,007 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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YU05 VML is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU05 VML, 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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YU05 VML is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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