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YC55 BJK

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 BJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 101,052 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,314 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front regestration plate detrioted

petrol cap detrioted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,938 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 72,962 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,722 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)

both front brake flexi's starting to split

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

n/s/r + n/s/f tyres have cuts to side walls

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 44,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,471 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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YC55 BJK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YC55 BJK, 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 YC55 BJK registered?

YC55 BJK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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