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YC55 VAM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,892 mi
Last recorded93,892 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,892 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,892 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,237 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 43,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,803 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,296 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 VAM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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