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YH55 XMP

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,044 mi
Last recorded106,044 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,038 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,890 miles

Engine covers.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,890 miles

Engine covers.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 82,532 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Dec 2015 82,532 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 78,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,765 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 28 Dec 2011 60,011 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 48,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,214 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 XMP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMP, 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 XMP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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