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YG55 VPE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,304 mi
Last recorded23,304 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 23,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,929 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,370 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 21,741 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 18,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 16,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 15,384 miles

Nearside 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 2 Oct 2012 14,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,304 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,103 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 VPE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 VPE registered?

YG55 VPE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is YG55 VPE safe to buy?

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