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YH55 CUO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 CUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,443 miles

Front Discs rusted.

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Disc slight warp.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Discs rusted.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel seal deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 121,259 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn

engine cover and under tray fiited

offside jacking blocks missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside jacking blocks missing

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,208 miles

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both nearside jacking blocks missing

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 86,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,745 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,538 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,943 miles

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

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 CUO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CUO, 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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YH55 CUO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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