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YF55 YWC

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2018 88,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,108 miles

Em light on dash

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Em light on dash

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,367 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,995 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 YWC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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