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YE55 YDH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,768 mi
Last recorded110,768 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YDH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 110,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,822 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,980 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,520 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing outer edge

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear and nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and close to 2mm

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,479 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,064 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,388 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low and on shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,730 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,763 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2009 36,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,315 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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YE55 YDH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YE55 YDH, 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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YE55 YDH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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