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WF55 GRK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,955 mi
Last recorded122,955 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 GRK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 116,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,270 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 108,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,291 miles

Bonnet hard to release, catch is sticking

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,291 miles

Bonnet hard to release, catch is sticking

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,296 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,263 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,095 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,938 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside front washer jet spray pattern poor

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 GRK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 WF55 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

WF55 GRK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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