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WF55 KFE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 108,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine misfire

Fail 18 Nov 2019 90,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,416 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 81,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,638 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 75,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 68,645 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 68,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,858 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,858 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,427 miles

window screen washes need cleaning out

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,585 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,832 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 KFE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

WF55 KFE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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