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BG55 YMT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has several cuts 195/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn edges and has cuts and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,056 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,653 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres,wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,688 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,483 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,558 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front discs & pads worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,650 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,074 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 23,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,648 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 YMT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG55 YMT, 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 BG55 YMT registered?

BG55 YMT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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