MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
repairable nail in n/s/r tyre plus close to limit tread.
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
repairable nail in n/s/r tyre plus close to limit tread.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP55 OAB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?
YP55 OAB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2005.
Is YP55 OAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP55 OAB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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