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YE55 YYN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,706 mi
Last recorded87,706 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,647 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,236 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 69,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 63,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,185 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,164 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 YYN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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