MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear shocker heavily corroded but not burst
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear shocker heavily corroded but not burst
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
advise all rear axle arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement
advise exhaust hanger snapped
advise nearside front abs wiring + brake pad wear wiring + brake hose all insecure
advise under body covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
advise all rear axle arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement
advise exhaust hanger snapped
advise nearside front abs wiring + brake pad wear wiring + brake hose all insecure
advise under body covers fitted
Exhaust mounting defective centre snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake pad sensor incomplete
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake pad sensor incomplete
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Exhaust hanger snapped - centre pipe rear end
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Exhaust hanger snapped - centre pipe rear end
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body damage.
both front tyres worn off on shoulders.
nearside rear outer sill cover damaged.
offside rear jacing point mounting and covers damaged.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YCZ 252 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YCZ 252, 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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YCZ 252 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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