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YH55 CTX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 CTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,856 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,620 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,395 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,395 miles

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

Inner 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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YH55 CTX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH55 CTX, 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 YH55 CTX registered?

YH55 CTX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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