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YK55 OHV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 124,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 124,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 124,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE WEAK COMPARED TO OFFSIDE

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 124,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE WEAK COMPARED TO OFFSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 123,481 miles

poo11 dtc stored cam position timing

Fail 19 May 2022 123,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

poo11 dtc stored cam position timing

Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,230 miles

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

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 119,230 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking/splitting

front screen marked from worn wiper

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,611 miles

front tyres starting to crack due to age

light cracking on front brake hoses

n/s/f lower front ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 30 May 2017 68,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 68,339 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 612,444 miles

Childseat

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 612,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Childseat

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 53,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight splitting to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre but no inner cord visiblr

Fail 29 May 2015 53,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight splitting to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre but no inner cord visiblr

Pass 31 May 2014 45,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on windscreen

rear tyres,not run flats

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,293 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,634 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 14,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 15 Sep 2008 11,349 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 OHV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YK55 OHV, 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 YK55 OHV registered?

YK55 OHV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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