2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YA05 FEO
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 124,972 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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YA05 FEO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- 124,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 FEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (YA05 FEO) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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