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YX55 XAO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,629 mi
Last recorded88,629 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 XAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 88,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,454 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,325 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,014 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,014 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,703 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,539 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,307 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 XAO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YX55 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

YX55 XAO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YX55 XAO safe to buy?

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