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YC55 LFT

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 LFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 75,178 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 75,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn- measured at 2mm, across the central 3/4-205/55/R16/94W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,573 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r and the n/s/r-205/55/R16/94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn- measured at 2mm, across the central 3/4-205/55/R16/94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 69,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 66,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,894 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,895 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,948 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 48,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,309 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 LFT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC55 LFT, 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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YC55 LFT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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