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YF54 PYU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 PYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,473 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 77,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM TREAD WORN OUTER EDGE . 205/55/16 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal POWER STEERING LEAK UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE FROM AS ENGINE UNDER PANELS ARE FITTED TO VEHICLE (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 68,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 MM TREAD 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM TREAD WORN OUTER EDGE . 205/55/16 RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal POWER STEERING LEAK UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE FROM AS ENGINE UNDER PANELS ARE FITTED TO VEHICLE (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,819 miles

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

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

engine management light lit

tyre pressure system showing a fault

Fail 14 Oct 2015 58,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light lit

tyre pressure system showing a fault

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,219 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,219 miles

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

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

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 30 Nov 2012 43,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,791 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,788 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 32,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,884 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,150 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2007 16,051 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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YF54 PYU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YF54 PYU, 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 YF54 PYU registered?

YF54 PYU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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