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YK55 WAE

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,648 mi
Last recorded206,648 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 206,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,530 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,593 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,363 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2012 79,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,437 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,227 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,199 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 WAE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 WAE registered?

YK55 WAE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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