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RX55 YWO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,184 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,947 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 62,290 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,512 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,573 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 46,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,725 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,445 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking badly inbetween the tread.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,967 miles

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

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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RX55 YWO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RX55 YWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX55 YWO registered?

RX55 YWO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is RX55 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YWO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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