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MW54 YVP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,389 mi
Last recorded102,389 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,540 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 98,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,717 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,620 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,313 miles

front discs slighly worn

traction control light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,978 miles

front brake discs worn

service light on

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,477 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,477 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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MW54 YVP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 MW54 YVP, 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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MW54 YVP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is MW54 YVP safe to buy?

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