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YF55 LSV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,393 mi
Last recorded110,393 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 LSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 110,393 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 110,393 miles

Front All direction indicators not working AND BACK (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 101,449 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 101,449 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,145 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2020 77,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,500 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 63,789 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 59,500 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,277 miles

child seat n/s/r

front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 41,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,651 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 40,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,528 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,227 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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YF55 LSV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF55 LSV, 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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YF55 LSV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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