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YE55 YLG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,094 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,463 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 47,922 miles

Offside Front object in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,733 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,177 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,390 miles

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

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

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 YLG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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