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WA05 UUF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 UUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 124,182 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 10 May 2019 118,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 118,201 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 113,947 miles

Mil light on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,891 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mil light on

Pass 15 May 2017 106,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished,worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 May 2017 106,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished,worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,234 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 104,234 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,583 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 98,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 92,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

traction controll light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,874 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,874 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,094 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,094 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,053 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,053 miles

Nearside 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)

Brake warning light on.

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,301 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)

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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WA05 UUF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WA05 UUF, 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 WA05 UUF registered?

WA05 UUF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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