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YG55 VYU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,427 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted Drop link. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. Marked in YELLOW. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55-16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted Drop link. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. 205/55-16. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,403 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,334 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,334 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 50,541 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 50,541 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,345 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 VYU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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