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YC55 AVM

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,738 mi
Last recorded45,738 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 AVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 May 2019 45,738 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair & surface corrosion present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair & surface corrosion present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,940 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S ()

Rear handbrake noisy on application

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,406 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,411 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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YC55 AVM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC55 AVM, 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 YC55 AVM registered?

YC55 AVM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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