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YC55 UYP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,613 mi
Last recorded99,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,613 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,884 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 85,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,674 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,945 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,770 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 UYP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

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

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