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YCZ 252

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,400 mi
Last recorded105,400 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 252
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,400 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker heavily corroded but not burst

Fail 9 Nov 2022 105,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,608 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 68,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,251 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 65,250 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 63,663 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2017 63,657 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,157 miles

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.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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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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What year was YCZ 252 registered?

YCZ 252 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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