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VL55 MCC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,090 mi
Last recorded126,090 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL55 MCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 126,090 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,001 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,010 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,594 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,547 miles

nearside front , nearside rear , offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,297 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,573 miles

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

rear brake discs showing wear

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,573 miles

rear brake discs showing wear

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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VL55 MCC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VL55 MCC, 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 VL55 MCC registered?

VL55 MCC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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