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YE55 YRZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,060 miles

rear disc pitted . front inner pads low .

under tray fitted to the car .

Fail 13 Nov 2021 86,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear disc pitted . front inner pads low .

under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 81,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 63,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,431 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,983 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,983 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,464 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 45,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 36,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,228 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 YRZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE55 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

YE55 YRZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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