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YR55 OOV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 106,501 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in wall

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 85,360 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside handbrake pulls less than 50% of the efficiency of the n/s

Fail 10 May 2016 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside handbrake pulls less than 50% of the efficiency of the n/s

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 69,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 57,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,788 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 27,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR55 OOV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR55 OOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR55 OOV registered?

YR55 OOV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 OOV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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