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YG55 FPY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 FPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,032 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,130 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,898 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,898 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,212 miles

195/55r16

Engine covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

195/55r16

Engine covers fitted.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,257 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight rattle from steering columb area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,575 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 61,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,210 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 FPY 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 86.7%.

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 FPY, 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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YG55 FPY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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