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YM55 UKS

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 124,001 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,298 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,126 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,618 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated due to brake binde (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,304 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 86,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre wall been foulig on broken coil spring prior to it missing compleatley (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,545 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

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

Wipers smearing

dsc and brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,319 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 UKS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

YM55 UKS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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