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YF55 ZDV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,935 mi
Last recorded135,935 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 135,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

underbody covers fitted to car

Pass 21 Sep 2018 126,405 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,108 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 94,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,496 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges advise front brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,496 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)

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges advise front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise tyres worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,127 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,083 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,121 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 ZDV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 ZDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 ZDV registered?

YF55 ZDV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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