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YD55 WJJ

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,175 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak on engine/& noisey

Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,175 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak on engine/& noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,591 miles

brake pads worn

rear seat belt clasp cover loose

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,275 miles

front tyres in poor condition.

n/s/r seat clasp cover missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,098 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,319 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,693 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YD55 WJJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD55 WJJ, 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 YD55 WJJ registered?

YD55 WJJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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