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YP55 NZG

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,054 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,054 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine noisy.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 87,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine noisy.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,702 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 75,702 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 66,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,115 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 41,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,083 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,575 miles

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

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 NZG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

YP55 NZG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is YP55 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 NZG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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