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BN55 WEC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,982 mi
Last recorded82,982 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 WEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 70,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,201 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,061 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 48,060 miles

Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,810 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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BN55 WEC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BN55 WEC, 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 BN55 WEC registered?

BN55 WEC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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