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AF55 YCM

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 115,436 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,704 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 106,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,818 miles

front jacking points missing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 88,818 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front jacking points missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,119 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear washers supply insufficient fluid to the rear window

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,990 miles

Airbag warning light on

Forward jacking point blocks missing

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2012 63,990 miles

Airbag warning light on

Forward jacking point blocks missing

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,039 miles

Near side front door handle sticking slightly

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

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

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

off side rear hand brake pulls slightly then near side rear

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,690 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,783 miles

Rear 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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AF55 YCM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 YCM, 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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AF55 YCM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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