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LY55 ZFC

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,832 mi
Last recorded141,832 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2023 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 136,141 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 133,309 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 125,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,940 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,885 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LY55 ZFC is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY55 ZFC, 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 LY55 ZFC registered?

LY55 ZFC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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