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YE55 MVV

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,687 mi
Last recorded63,687 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 MVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,687 miles

Bonnet lever broken

Front and rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,830 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 48,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2013 38,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2009 21,742 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,372 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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YE55 MVV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YE55 MVV, 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 YE55 MVV registered?

YE55 MVV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is YE55 MVV safe to buy?

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