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YE55 ZDH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 7 Jun 2024 127,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Pass 26 May 2023 111,319 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 104,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 97,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,585 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,402 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 64,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 57,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 54,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 46,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,003 miles

bonet catch worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,567 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 ZDH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ZDH, 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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YE55 ZDH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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