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YG55 VYS

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,124 mi
Last recorded76,124 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 76,124 miles

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

both front and osr tyre cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,506 miles

both front and osr tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,775 miles

both front and osr tyre cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on os (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,285 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr tyre wall cracking

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,149 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 71,149 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,847 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,242 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre low in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,242 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread

rear brake pads very low strong advise

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,396 miles

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

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 VYS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

YG55 VYS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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