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SO55 WZZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,099 mi
Last recorded122,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 WZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,099 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 122,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 120,499 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 120,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,443 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted fornt passenger seat ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted across rear seat ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 117,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush upper tie bar inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted fornt passenger seat ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted across rear seat ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,645 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,569 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,621 miles

Front Suspension - NS & OS Lower Front Suspension Bushes Have Slight Movement

OSR Brake Binding Slightly

Wipers Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,287 miles

NS Handbrake Effort Slower & Weaker Than The OS

Rear Brake Discs Very Corroded & Worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,018 miles

engine light ,pad light and tyre light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,701 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,701 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 Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,698 miles

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

handbrake warning light is staying on

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake warning light is staying on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,530 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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SO55 WZZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO55 WZZ, 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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SO55 WZZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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