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YY05 XRJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,385 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 57,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,151 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,506 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 10,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,166 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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YY05 XRJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY05 XRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY05 XRJ registered?

YY05 XRJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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