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YF55 XSX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,779 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,348 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Engine Management Light remains on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF Tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,890 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,684 miles

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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YF55 XSX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YF55 XSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 XSX registered?

YF55 XSX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is YF55 XSX safe to buy?

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