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WF05 KBZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,545 mi
Last recorded119,545 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 KBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 119,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,085 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 109,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,692 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear side windows tinted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,885 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 77,883 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,318 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,123 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,072 miles

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,049 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,141 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,355 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

front tyres badly worn edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,710 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Unable to see various components due to undertrays

Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,610 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Unable to see various components due to undertrays

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 KBZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF05 KBZ, 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 WF05 KBZ registered?

WF05 KBZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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