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YH55 SWU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,455 miles

Brake warning light on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,948 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r pad warning wire fouling driveshaft

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,159 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,737 miles

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 SWU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 SWU registered?

YH55 SWU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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