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WF05 GVU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,733 mi
Last recorded46,733 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 GVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 46,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner groove (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 41,643 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 32,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 28,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,926 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,542 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 16,533 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 14,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,330 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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WF05 GVU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WF05 GVU, 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 WF05 GVU registered?

WF05 GVU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is WF05 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 GVU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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