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YY55 LBZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,849 mi
Last recorded95,849 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 95,626 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,359 miles

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

exhaust front pipe to center pipe nuts almost corroded away

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner side wall feels soft (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,854 miles

exhaust to cat mounting nuts almost corroded off

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 78,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,491 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring warning on dash

Fail 5 Nov 2015 72,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

tyre pressure monitoring warning on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,683 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 43,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 43,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,290 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 LBZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

YY55 LBZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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