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YK55 JYN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,254 mi
Last recorded65,254 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 65,254 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect osf and both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 1 Dec 2025 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect osf and both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2024 59,725 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,984 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,910 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 44,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,886 miles

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2018 39,886 miles

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,619 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,739 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2015 29,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp has water ingress but not affecting beam pattern or light output

Pass 6 May 2014 25,812 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in tread

n/s/f wiper startting to smear

underbody tray fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 25,812 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in tread

n/s/f wiper startting to smear

underbody tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 23,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,253 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 13,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,206 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,955 miles

traction control light is on.

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 JYN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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