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YT55 VGN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,136 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 97,608 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 97,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 88,780 miles

Front Both brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 88,780 miles

Front Both brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 78,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front flexi brake pipes some cracking,noticable on lock

advise offside rear indicator going a little white in colour

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,737 miles

advise both front flexi brake pipes some cracking,noticable on lock

advise both front tyres uneven wear

advise damageto nearside rear wheel(outer rim)

advise nearside handbrake slower reacting and lower effort

advise nearside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

advise offside dip beam on the low side and a little dim

advise offside rear indicator going a little white in colour

advise slight damage to offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,160 miles

advise both front wheel rims some damage

advise front brake discs significant wear

advise nearside rear wheel rim damaged,small chunk missing(borderline)

advise offside rear outer seat belt webbing damaged

advise wiper blades noisey in operation but clear screen

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,357 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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,298 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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YT55 VGN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT55 VGN, 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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YT55 VGN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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