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YK55 RWJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,034 mi
Last recorded147,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 RWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,263 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 134,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2014 122,499 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 8 May 2013 113,505 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 108,355 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a slight cut in inner tread pattern

Pass 5 May 2011 101,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,563 miles

Rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 7 May 2009 87,183 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 RWJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

YK55 RWJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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