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YX05 YOK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YOK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,801 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake warning light on

nearside front inner track rod end excessive play (recommend attention)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake warning light on

nearside front inner track rod end excessive play (recommend attention)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 79,499 miles

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)

slight play in near side front steering rack detected at the wheel.

Pass 30 May 2014 73,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 73,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 66,697 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 66,697 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,351 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 55,562 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 55,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,357 miles

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

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 YOK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 YX05 YOK, 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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YX05 YOK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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