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YP55 YHT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective rubber shroud deteriorated/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective rubber shroud deteriorated/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexible hose ferrules (x3) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,363 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,175 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,159 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,155 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,724 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,811 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 85,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,145 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 82,144 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Rear Nail in tyre both

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,257 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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)

Offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2016 73,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 67,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,343 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,081 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,075 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 YHT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YP55 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

YP55 YHT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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