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YF55 XKJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,539 mi
Last recorded93,539 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,869 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,520 miles

advise under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clipmissing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,252 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 59,252 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,752 miles

horns poor sound quality

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,708 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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YF55 XKJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

YF55 XKJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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