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YB54 GZM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 GZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 147,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Facing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi (Caliper) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Facing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Under-Body Corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 220,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,570 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 129,193 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

rear sub frame corroded still strengthened

Fail 2 Feb 2019 129,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

rear sub frame corroded still strengthened

Pass 4 Dec 2017 120,179 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,105 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 82,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,327 miles

engine management light stays on in vehicle

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light stays on in vehicle

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,798 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)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,798 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 43,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,274 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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YB54 GZM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YB54 GZM, 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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YB54 GZM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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