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YG55 OJN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,458 mi
Last recorded107,458 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 107,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,794 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,287 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS PITTED AND WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,842 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside rear tyres won on inside edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,261 miles

all four tyres on car wearing on shoulders.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,927 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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YG55 OJN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YG55 OJN, 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 YG55 OJN registered?

YG55 OJN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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