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YX55 XUK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,093 miles

Central Steering column top bearing slightly worn in engine bay , play (2.2.2 (b))

Front pipe exhaust mount has 2 nuts missing , supposed to have 4

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visable (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering column top bearing slightly worn in engine bay , play (2.2.2 (b))

Front pipe exhaust mount has 2 nuts missing , supposed to have 4

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 76,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall has 6mm deep cut along the circumference of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,250 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 72,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,696 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 61,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,994 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,314 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,208 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 XUK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XUK, 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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YX55 XUK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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