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BG55 YMO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,814 mi
Last recorded120,814 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 114,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 105,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,854 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn

Offside Front Shock Damp

Offside Front Tyre Edges Worn On The Limit

Offside Rear Tyre Edges Worn On The Limit

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 103,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/f tyre heavy outer treads wear

o/s/r tyre very heavy inner/outer treads wear

Pass 6 Jan 2018 99,517 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 99,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear pad sensor wiring lose

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,048 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

damage to o/s/f door trim

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

damage to o/s/f door trim

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

child seat fitted

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,161 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,705 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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BG55 YMO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BG55 YMO, 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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BG55 YMO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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