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2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,336 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,839 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,085 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,886 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,832 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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YX05 XYY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YX05 XYY, 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 YX05 XYY registered?

YX05 XYY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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