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YH55 UMM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,593 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,547 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 103,315 miles

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake pedal sinks to floor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 101,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2022 96,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,854 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,854 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Front and rear bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 86,595 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 78,362 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Pass 26 May 2017 68,145 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 60,154 miles

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

all tyre tread depths low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,550 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)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,089 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 33,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,363 miles

front disc worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,949 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,220 miles

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)

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 UMM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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