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YS54 ZGY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,588 mi
Last recorded112,588 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 ZGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.51 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,115 miles

very slight play in both rear upper tie bars

Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

very slight play in both rear upper tie bars

Pass 20 Aug 2016 105,642 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 105,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,965 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,935 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,261 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,740 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,729 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,794 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 May 2008 34,674 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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YS54 ZGY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS54 ZGY, 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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YS54 ZGY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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