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YC55 EXJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 EXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,393 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,897 miles

cut on offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,445 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside front tyre, tread cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,323 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 33,373 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,654 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 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?

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