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WF55 GJY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,692 mi
Last recorded61,692 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 GJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishrd

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2025 55,638 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2025 55,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted ansd in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 52,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add water to reservoir and re fit pipe work (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted ansd in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,616 miles

advise the tpms system warning light on the dashboard is illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,491 miles

Rear advise park brake has a large imbalance across the axle

advise all discs are rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2021 49,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in the treads deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear advise park brake has a large imbalance across the axle

advise all discs are rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,827 miles

Front Both front shockers covered in wax oil

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 47,822 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shockers covered in wax oil

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,248 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 46,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,161 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 14 May 2016 38,148 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2015 34,990 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 31,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 29,277 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 26,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 22,918 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 19,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,661 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2008 10,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

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 GJY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GJY, 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 WF55 GJY registered?

WF55 GJY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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