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YH55 UPM

2005 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 UPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,520 miles

Bonnet latch slightly faulty

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 124,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 122,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,542 miles

2 exhaust flang nuts missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm .close to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

2 exhaust flang nuts missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm .close to cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,212 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,553 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,548 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 20,547 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 UPM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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