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AF55 YCW

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,331 mi
Last recorded109,331 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 95,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 79,785 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,104 miles

undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both reardiscs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,293 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r sill cover damaged/split and rubber jacking block missing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,722 miles

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

exhaust bolts rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,963 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 36,379 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,102 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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AF55 YCW is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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