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YM05 HHR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,348 mi
Last recorded73,348 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 HHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield top cover not fully secure

Fail 20 Jun 2018 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield top cover not fully secure

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner side edge

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

Rear exhaust hot air shield top cover not fully secure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,425 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,306 miles

slight seap on pas pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,705 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,561 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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YM05 HHR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YM05 HHR, 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 YM05 HHR registered?

YM05 HHR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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