MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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wipers poor
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear tyre cracking on side wall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat near side rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat near side rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 1/4
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 1/4
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC05 VZW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 YC05 VZW, 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 YC05 VZW registered?
YC05 VZW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2005.
Is YC05 VZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC05 VZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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