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YP55 LFN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,452 mi
Last recorded180,452 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 180,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hoses perished,rear brake pipes corroding under coating

management light on,emissions on limit@fast idle

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s wiper poor/split

o/s/r jack block missing,trim insecure

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 3 Apr 2018 157,343 miles

front brake hoses perished,rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

management light on,emissions on limit@fast idle

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s wiper poor/split

o/s/r jack block missing,trim insecure

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 30 Mar 2017 148,249 miles

damage to front number plate

o/s rear brake disc scored

Fail 30 Mar 2017 148,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

damage to front number plate

o/s rear brake disc scored

Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,816 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2015 117,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 117,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 99,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 83,393 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 83,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 69,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,053 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 21,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YP55 LFN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP55 LFN, 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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YP55 LFN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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