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YF55 XTL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,769 mi
Last recorded119,769 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 119,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,881 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

bulbs not fitted correctly in main beam lights

service light on

traction control light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

bulbs not fitted correctly in main beam lights

traction control light on

Pass 23 Apr 2011 71,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,106 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 XTL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XTL, 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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YF55 XTL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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