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YX55 JUV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,661 mi
Last recorded147,661 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 JUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 147,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 143,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 123,950 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2021 113,268 miles

Nail in near side raer tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,267 miles

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

Nail in near side raer tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 -5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,607 miles

Front pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,150 miles

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

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

mix of runflat and non runflat tyres fitted to vehicle

nsr jacking block missing

osr tyre badly perished in tread base 205/55R16

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,150 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short brake wear indicator wire incorectly routed and rubbing on driveshaft (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (1.8)

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

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

mix of runflat and non runflat tyres fitted to vehicle

nsr jacking block missing

osr tyre badly perished in tread base 205/55R16

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,302 miles

Nearside front tyre low on edges and starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,050 miles

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,950 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,030 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,010 miles

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

Rear 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 Oct 2008 18,346 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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YX55 JUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YX55 JUV, 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 YX55 JUV registered?

YX55 JUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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