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YT55 EMK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 EMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,789 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,215 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,215 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres, cracking on treads

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,800 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,295 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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YT55 EMK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT55 EMK, 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 YT55 EMK registered?

YT55 EMK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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