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CF55 NYG

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 NYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 128,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,465 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,618 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i)

Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,237 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,809 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,266 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,003 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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CF55 NYG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CF55 NYG, 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 CF55 NYG registered?

CF55 NYG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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