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WF55 KCG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,288 mi
Last recorded43,288 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,288 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,096 miles

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,188 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens material has misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded at each end connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens material has misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish and crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe slightly corroded at each end connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,529 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,019 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The engine & underbody has covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,273 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Petrol cap rubber seal deteriorating

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has low tread depth

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,164 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 KCG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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