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AV55 YDD

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,846 mi
Last recorded131,846 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YDD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 125,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 121,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 113,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 90,202 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,515 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,848 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside &Nearside front brake hose perishing

Under tray fitted not all components checked

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,274 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,274 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,607 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,102 miles

front discs worn slightly

front number plate cracked

nsf osf wipers worn

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,667 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,706 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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AV55 YDD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV55 YDD, 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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What year was AV55 YDD registered?

AV55 YDD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AV55 YDD safe to buy?

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