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WN55 YJD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,738 mi
Last recorded79,738 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YJD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,738 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 75,507 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 75,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,030 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,268 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid system no flow (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 42,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,202 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,246 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,536 miles

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

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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WN55 YJD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN55 YJD, 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 WN55 YJD registered?

WN55 YJD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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