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YP55 WML

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,757 mi
Last recorded113,757 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,757 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Outer Trim, Minor Damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,716 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,466 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,466 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,755 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,585 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,975 miles

traction control warning light on .

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,088 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 WML is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

YP55 WML is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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