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YB54 HHJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 112,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

os & ns sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

front & rear brake flexi hoses starting to perrish

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,690 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,425 miles

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

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

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

advise side windows tinted

Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,460 miles

Near Side Front Iner Wheel Arch Slight Damged,,,

Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Near Side Front Iner Wheel Arch Slight Damged,,,

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,109 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2009 23,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,429 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2008 14,426 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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YB54 HHJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB54 HHJ, 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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YB54 HHJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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