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YY05 LUA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,845 mi
Last recorded143,845 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 LUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 143,845 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 138,568 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 138,568 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 122,886 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2022 122,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 111,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 111,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,535 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,535 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,291 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen

engine covers fitted

oil leak

play in inner steering joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 90,742 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

engine covers fitted

oil leak

play in inner steering joints

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,075 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,794 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 31,116 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake slightly low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,240 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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YY05 LUA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY05 LUA, 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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YY05 LUA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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