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YF55 YJS

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,028 mi
Last recorded81,028 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,028 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' damage caused by defective wiper blade (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage caused by defective wiper blade (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside wiper blade worn - damaging windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,023 miles

Front screen scratched by wiper blade

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,229 miles

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 Front 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 1 Nov 2011 39,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,646 miles

Pass and advise on tc warning light on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,771 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 YJS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

YF55 YJS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2005.

Is YF55 YJS safe to buy?

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