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YB55 UNM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 UNM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,120 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,773 miles

205/55 r16 91v bridgestone turanza runflat

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,771 miles

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

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

205/55 r16 91v bridgestone turanza runflat

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,856 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,089 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,766 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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YB55 UNM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB55 UNM, 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 YB55 UNM registered?

YB55 UNM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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