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YE54 ZHH

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 ZHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,310 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing cord (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing cord (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,471 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Slight oil leak from diff

Fail 16 Nov 2016 94,441 miles

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

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Slight oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,974 miles

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

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,148 miles

wash jets part blocked

Fail 11 Mar 2011 51,148 miles

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

wash jets part blocked

Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,415 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,210 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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YE54 ZHH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YE54 ZHH, 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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YE54 ZHH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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