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YH55 JXB

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,748 mi
Last recorded119,748 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,396 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,003 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,133 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp glass faded

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,474 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,743 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 39,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,132 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,804 miles

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

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 JXB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

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

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