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YG55 UEL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,616 mi
Last recorded104,616 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2021 104,616 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2021 104,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,284 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central upper wiped area of the front windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the central upper wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,361 miles

brake pad wear indicator wiring fault shown on dash display

Fail 18 Feb 2019 94,361 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,629 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,406 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 79,368 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,929 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,507 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 UEL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

YG55 UEL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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