MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cut on offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply
offside front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
cut on offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply
offside front tyre deteriorated
Front brake pads wearing thin
Fuel cap seal cracking
Offside front tyre, tread cracking
Front brake pads wearing thin
Fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre, tread cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC55 EXJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YC55 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?
YC55 EXJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2005.
Is YC55 EXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC55 EXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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