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LY55 ZGG

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 16cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 ZGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine16cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 81,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm gaiter(rubber) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,841 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,430 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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LY55 ZGG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 16cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

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

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