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YY55 LWJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 95,520 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2021 95,520 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 86,168 miles

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

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,310 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2019 82,310 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,329 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2017 76,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front tyre valves are cracking

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,137 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front tyre valves are cracking

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

T P M S, light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,060 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 LWJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

YY55 LWJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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