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YC55 CXB

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 113,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,441 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 97,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,689 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,467 miles

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

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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YC55 CXB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

YC55 CXB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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