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WF55 JSU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,613 mi
Last recorded124,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,613 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,459 miles

Advise; All rear suspension bushes slightly worn & perished.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,459 miles

Advise; All rear suspension bushes slightly worn & perished.

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at front down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 116,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at front down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [AT BOTH SIDES] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Front section at downpipe] (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,962 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 103,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,314 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [all 4] (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [all 4] (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,960 miles

Engine management lamp indicating a fault

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light indicating a fault

front brake discs have advanced wear

rear brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,051 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 JSU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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