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YF55 YYA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,522 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,165 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,502 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 100,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,854 miles

under trays

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,437 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,785 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,675 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,664 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,774 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 YYA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF55 YYA, 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 YF55 YYA registered?

YF55 YYA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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