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YD05 ZVG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ZVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,778 miles

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2013 71,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 62,451 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 54,836 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 46,210 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM

Pass 26 May 2009 37,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YD05 ZVG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD05 ZVG, 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 YD05 ZVG registered?

YD05 ZVG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 ZVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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