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RJ55 YVP

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,635 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 43,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,718 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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RJ55 YVP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJ55 YVP, 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 RJ55 YVP registered?

RJ55 YVP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ55 YVP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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