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WF05 XSL

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point missing

TPS ON Dashboard

Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,350 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,326 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,948 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge advise replacement

Offside rear tyre cracking advise replacement

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,124 miles

Abnormal wear on N/S front tyre

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Abnormal wear on N/S front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,370 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 XSL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

WF05 XSL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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