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YH55 VVJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,706 mi
Last recorded118,706 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 118,706 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 118,706 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 107,903 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 107,903 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 98,744 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 98,744 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,750 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,085 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 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.

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