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WF55 KFL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,182 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Door mirror glass de-laminating.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 98,182 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Door mirror glass de-laminating.

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 84,691 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Caliper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R Brake disc in very poor condition requires attention.

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,415 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe.

O/S/R Brake disc poor condition.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,387 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,705 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,224 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,455 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 front tyre perished/damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,670 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

deterioration in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,104 miles

cuts in nearside front & rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on front brake disc.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,549 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,828 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KFL 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 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 KFL registered?

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

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