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ExpiredMileage
109,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear x2 on rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear park break effort needs adjustment or repair
slight rear break imbalance
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f/, n/s/f, n/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension components corroded, rear coil springs corroded, rear shocks corroded.
fuel cap seal perished worn
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f/, n/s/f, n/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension components corroded, rear coil springs corroded, rear shocks corroded.
fuel cap seal perished worn
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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YG55 VGL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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