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YC55 VSU

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,300 mi
Last recorded118,300 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,429 miles

Both wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,264 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

T/C light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,748 miles

brake pad light on dash

traction light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,309 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.rear washer inop. both front tyres scrubbed on outside tread bands

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 VSU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

YC55 VSU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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