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YC55 WDF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 104,468 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 104,468 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,903 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,428 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 97,428 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 43,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,371 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 WDF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

YC55 WDF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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