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WF55 VVT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,870 mi
Last recorded39,870 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,870 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 39,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,188 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 VVT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

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

Is WF55 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 VVT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF55 VVT have outstanding finance?

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