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YC55 VSP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VSP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 92,174 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded`

Fail 19 Jul 2025 92,174 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded`

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,812 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,478 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s and n/s deteriating / cuts but not showing inner cords (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 46,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,695 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 32,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 18,335 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 12,202 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 VSP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

YC55 VSP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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