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YC55 LEJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,790 mi
Last recorded111,790 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 111,790 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 97,417 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,357 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 92,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,396 miles

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,788 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,936 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

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 LEJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC55 LEJ registered?

YC55 LEJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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