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YK55 HBC

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,752 mi
Last recorded136,752 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,752 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 132,025 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,990 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 127,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner inner tyre wall worn

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,506 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,128 miles

Nearside 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 7 Nov 2014 73,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,656 miles

Rear Windscreen Washer Inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,552 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,033 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,184 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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YK55 HBC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK55 HBC, 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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YK55 HBC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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