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YE55 YJD

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,950 mi
Last recorded83,950 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YJD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 79,632 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 73,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,980 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,613 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 42,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,209 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 24,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,907 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 YJD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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