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YC55 XEX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 120,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,587 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,658 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight bubbling of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,582 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,311 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 104,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit - n/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake warning light illuminated at all times

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit - n/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake warning light illuminated at all times

Pass 17 May 2019 95,352 miles

Nearside Front tire required inflation

parking brake warning light remains illuminated

Fail 2 May 2019 95,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tire required inflation

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

parking brake warning light remains illuminated

Pass 2 May 2018 89,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,627 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 95,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,156 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 38,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,191 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 31,061 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,825 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 XEX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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