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YC55 VYY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,474 mi
Last recorded104,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,639 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 93,628 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 4 Jun 2024 93,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 80,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 80,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,518 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,518 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 75,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 75,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 May 2019 74,016 miles

both front brake flexible hoses perished

osr tyre worn low

Fail 25 May 2019 74,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front brake flexible hoses perished

osr tyre worn low

Pass 30 May 2018 72,193 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Driveshaft abs target catching sensor

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Cuts in tread + worn to 2mm (strong advise)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn to 2mm (strong advise)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Works when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driveshaft abs target catching sensor

Offside Front Brake flexi hose perished

Fail 29 May 2018 72,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Also engine noise (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Cuts in tread + worn to 2mm (strong advise)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn to 2mm (strong advise)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Works when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose perished

Pass 12 May 2017 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear abs target catching on sensor

Offside Rear abs target catching on sensor

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,849 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 66,848 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 64,896 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 19 May 2014 59,892 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 22 May 2013 51,983 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,879 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 45,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,177 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 VYY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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