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WN55 YYZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,895 mi
Last recorded151,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 151,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 144,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 144,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,338 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 140,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,585 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 127,575 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,362 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate damaged.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,562 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 94,436 miles

Rear Child seats fitted(2) not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked/broken (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 88,666 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 24 May 2014 80,929 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre worn at edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,381 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,609 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,609 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,814 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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WN55 YYZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN55 YYZ, 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 WN55 YYZ registered?

WN55 YYZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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