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YY55 FSG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,117 miles

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

front registration plate faded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 98,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

front registration plate faded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,673 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,672 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))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre also rubbed inner edge on broken spring (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,583 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield damaged

Pass 3 May 2014 55,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,923 miles

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

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

once released bonnet catch sticks "open"

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,050 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,830 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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YY55 FSG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY55 FSG, 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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What year was YY55 FSG registered?

YY55 FSG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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