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YC55 VXO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,770 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nsf osf nsr flashers slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,843 miles

Front screen washers poor.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 80,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,862 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,711 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 VXO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

YC55 VXO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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