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YT55 YHL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,309 mi
Last recorded142,309 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 YHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,309 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 142,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 136,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,155 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminate

bonnet lever/cable damaged, bonnet open with other means

Fail 8 Oct 2018 133,152 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminate

bonnet lever/cable damaged, bonnet open with other means

Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,524 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,225 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak diff input seal

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,955 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

diff input seal seaping

pas pipes seaping

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,714 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,759 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 YHL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT55 YHL, 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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YT55 YHL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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