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YH55 TVD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,091 mi
Last recorded174,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 TVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 174,091 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 174,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 170,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 164,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 160,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 150,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 131,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,117 miles

front brake flexis are just starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,406 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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YH55 TVD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YH55 TVD, 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 YH55 TVD registered?

YH55 TVD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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