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YC55 WOJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 130,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,353 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 119,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,586 miles

Brake pipes covered in plastic cannot inspect properly

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sills and floors covered ,cannot inspect properly

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 91,806 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall has slight damage

o/s front alloy wheel has been repaired

unable to fully check car. plastic engine and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,425 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 50,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,954 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,026 miles

all 4 tryes getting low tred

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,285 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 WOJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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