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WF55 EKC

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 EKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,104 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 94,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated - Oxygen sensor aging fault stored - Light reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 34,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,501 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,453 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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WF55 EKC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WF55 EKC, 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 WF55 EKC registered?

WF55 EKC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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