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YB55 XEM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,131 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,455 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 127,453 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 117,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Apr 2021 117,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 117,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component insecure fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,867 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 108,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,933 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to differential (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,453 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,453 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2014 86,096 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit- Advise replacement

Offside front shock absorber has a slight leak

Slight oil seepage from gearbox area under the vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,513 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 26 Nov 2012 62,511 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,668 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,743 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,081 miles

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

Slight damage to front registraion plate

Wipers smearing

Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,081 miles

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

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

Slight damage to front registraion plate

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

Wipers smearing

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 XEM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XEM, 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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YB55 XEM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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