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WF55 UHW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

192,461 mi
Last recorded192,461 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 UHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 192,461 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 188,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear center (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 186,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 182,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 179,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 177,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 172,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 164,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,108 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 156,108 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 147,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 138,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,423 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 UHW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

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

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