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YP55 KTC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,071 mi
Last recorded81,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 KTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,071 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

TPSM light on

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,069 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake effort getting low

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,666 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 69,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost wishbone bush (2.1.3 (g) (i))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,474 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,944 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only one working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 48,944 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only one working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 41,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 29,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 16,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,943 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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YP55 KTC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP55 KTC, 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 YP55 KTC registered?

YP55 KTC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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