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YH55 PJY

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,248 mi
Last recorded87,248 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,248 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2017 80,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes & other components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,299 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,550 miles

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

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

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 PJY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH55 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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