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YP55 LFS

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,662 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,851 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2010 34,179 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,090 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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YP55 LFS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 LFS registered?

YP55 LFS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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