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YG55 CLF

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 CLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tpms light on

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low performance reading

tpms light on

unable to fully check boot area as loaded at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,375 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,650 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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YG55 CLF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG55 CLF, 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 YG55 CLF registered?

YG55 CLF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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