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YF55 UUK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,572 mi
Last recorded137,572 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 UUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine misfire detected

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

sill covers / undertays fitted

tps light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,910 miles

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

offside rear sill damaged but not weakened

parking brake performance just met

Fail 23 Sep 2015 119,910 miles

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

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

offside rear sill damaged but not weakened

parking brake performance just met

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,250 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 110,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,901 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YF55 UUK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF55 UUK, 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 YF55 UUK registered?

YF55 UUK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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