MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Airbag warning lamp intermittent fault
Front shock absorbers weak
Nearside rear tyre on limit in places and worn edge - suggest replace
Play in front suspension arm bushes
Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
Airbag warning lamp intermittent fault
Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Front shock absorbers weak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre on limit in places and worn edge - suggest replace
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in front suspension arm bushes
Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres on 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH55 VVJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YH55 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?
YH55 VVJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is YH55 VVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH55 VVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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