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YG55 UHL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 93,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 91,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,785 miles

Rear N/S + O/S Wearing On Inner

Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,490 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,044 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 64,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 59,544 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,330 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,844 miles

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing on edges

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 5 Nov 2011 43,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing on edges

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,491 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,146 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 UHL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG55 UHL, 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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YG55 UHL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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