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WF55 TYZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,086 mi
Last recorded104,086 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 TYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,086 miles

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2023 100,144 miles

rear beam axle and rear axle brackets corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,663 miles

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,637 miles

surface rust on rear sub frame

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,865 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Offside Rear surface rust on rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,455 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

mis fire on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,761 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,779 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,779 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,460 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,913 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 TYZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

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

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