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YF55 YXV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 101,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,931 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,474 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,783 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,271 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 73,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 66,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,257 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,853 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 YXV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

YF55 YXV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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