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MF55 WCR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,506 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,313 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre (tyre is a runflat

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,324 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,059 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,059 miles

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

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

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 29 Sep 2008 11,386 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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MF55 WCR 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 78.6%.

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 MF55 WCR, 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 MF55 WCR registered?

MF55 WCR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is MF55 WCR safe to buy?

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