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YC55 VRX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,284 mi
Last recorded108,284 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,284 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 89,202 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,728 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 78,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,417 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

RFT (Run Flat Tyre) fitted to n/s/r

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,686 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Apr 2011 50,093 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,763 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 VRX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 VRX registered?

YC55 VRX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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