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YY55 PPX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,921 mi
Last recorded80,921 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,921 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,609 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,952 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PPX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

YY55 PPX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YY55 PPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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