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YC55 UXB

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 96,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 96,675 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,319 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,510 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,395 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,716 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,540 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 UXB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

YC55 UXB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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