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YH55 XOX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,526 mi
Last recorded113,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 113,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,206 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 109,454 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,422 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 93,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lines on rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 93,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lines on rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 91,257 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2017 88,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,634 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,093 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,476 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,074 miles

both rear tyres at wear indicators

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,750 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 XOX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOX, 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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What year was YH55 XOX registered?

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

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