MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perished
chips in windscreen
rear brake discs worn
front brake pads worn thin and discs worn
o/s/r tyre perished deep cracks between the treads
rear brakes
rear brakes
washers not working / frozen ??
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Front windscreen wiper blades are worn & judder but still clear the screen effectively
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low/ bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mount bracket broken (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Front windscreen wiper blades are worn & judder but still clear the screen effectively
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low/ bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r and n/s/rtyres on limit on edges
slight wear front and rear brake discs
windscreen stonechipped in several places
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on limit on edges
slight wear front and rear brake discs
windscreen stonechipped in several places
both rear tyres getting low
front and rear brake discs worn
o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tyres getting low
front and rear brake discs worn
o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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WG55 YGN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WG55 YGN, 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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WG55 YGN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2005.
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