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YG55 GSZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,743 mi
Last recorded46,743 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,743 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,692 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 GSZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

YG55 GSZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YG55 GSZ safe to buy?

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