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YF55 ZLE

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,109 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,413 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,889 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 50,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,774 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,337 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 28,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,855 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 24,855 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,975 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,887 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 ZLE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

YF55 ZLE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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