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YC55 WJA

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 127,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 123,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 119,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 118,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,243 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2020
Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,468 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 96,182 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,725 miles

1 exhaust mount not connected

T.P.M.S Warning light illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,645 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded off

Heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,054 miles

1 centre exhaust mount not connected

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,053 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 centre exhaust mount not connected

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system M.I.L Illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad sensor wire fouling driveshaft

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,561 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad sensor wire fouling driveshaft

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,767 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,445 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 22,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WJA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WJA, 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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YC55 WJA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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