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YM55 UCT

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,731 mi
Last recorded86,731 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,731 miles

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,689 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,303 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,541 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,849 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,811 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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YM55 UCT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM55 UCT, 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 YM55 UCT registered?

YM55 UCT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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