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YF55 ZYZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,377 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 82,596 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,367 miles

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

n/s/f tyre waring on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades judder across screen

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,328 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,100 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,382 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 ZYZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

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

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