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YG55 UOM

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UOM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,841 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 109,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,976 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,773 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 95,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,458 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,429 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,888 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 63,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,321 miles

srs light indicates fault

Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,321 miles

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

srs light indicates fault

Pass 27 May 2011 56,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,682 miles

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

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 UOM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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