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YF55 YCM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2020 137,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,467 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spherical bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,194 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)

Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and worn heavy on inner and outer edge's (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread and worn on inner and outer edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,940 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 3 Mar 2014 73,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,194 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,455 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 YCM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

YF55 YCM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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