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YB55 AFO

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,253 mi
Last recorded128,253 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 AFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 128,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,494 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2019 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 112,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,228 miles

o/s/f tyre not runflat all others are

Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre not runflat all others are

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 82,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 82,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,279 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2011 54,449 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 43,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,186 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on outer edge [195/55/16h run flat]

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,061 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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YB55 AFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YB55 AFO, 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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YB55 AFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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