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YG55 UTB

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,172 mi
Last recorded100,172 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,843 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,799 miles

Front And Rear Bumpers Damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,799 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front And Rear Bumpers Damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,370 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 47,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

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 UTB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red 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 YG55 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

YG55 UTB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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