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GX55 YHK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,234 mi
Last recorded115,234 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,234 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,223 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 99,223 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,573 miles

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

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

nsf and osf tyre's wearing bald outer edge

nsr and osr brakes slight bind

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,959 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,952 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,210 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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GX55 YHK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX55 YHK, 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 GX55 YHK registered?

GX55 YHK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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