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YW05 AOD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,210 mi
Last recorded107,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 AOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 107,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 102,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,389 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,268 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,652 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,094 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,388 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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YW05 AOD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YW05 AOD, 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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What year was YW05 AOD registered?

YW05 AOD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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