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LV55 YFG

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,180 mi
Last recorded119,180 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,180 miles

Drivers outer door handle sticking.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside rear brake pad sensor wire rubbing the outer driveshaft gaiter.

Standard and runflat tyres mixed across the rear axle.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,279 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 105,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose deteriated

Front Brake pads low inner

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake hose deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose deteriated

Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,376 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,859 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2009 19,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 15,755 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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LV55 YFG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LV55 YFG, 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 LV55 YFG registered?

LV55 YFG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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