2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YA05 FCU
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 65,956 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 FCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 65,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 FCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (YA05 FCU) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
YA05 FCU Mileage History
- 08/09/202253,447 mi
- 08/09/202357,317 mi+3,870 mi
- 15/11/202458,638 mi+1,321 mi
- 13/12/202458,639 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/202565,956 mi+7,317 mi
Average of roughly 3,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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