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SP05 WFY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,605 mi
Last recorded120,605 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 120,603 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,230 miles

both front, lower front arms have slight play in front bush

Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front, lower front arms have slight play in front bush

Pass 3 Sep 2016 107,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s front flexi brake hose perished

o/s front brake flexi hose perished

o/s rear indicater showing slight white light

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 96,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,653 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 63,653 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,270 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 36,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,023 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,690 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)

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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SP05 WFY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SP05 WFY, 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 SP05 WFY registered?

SP05 WFY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SP05 WFY safe to buy?

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