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WF55 YNW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,746 mi
Last recorded119,746 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 119,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 studs each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 116,330 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge also slightly cracking in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear cv boot slight leak

rear subframe and support brackets corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres slightly cracking in center of tread

nearside rear cv boot slight leak

rear subframe and support brackets corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,481 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracking in center of tread

nearside rear cv boot slight leak

rear subframe and support brackets corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,970 miles

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

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

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,719 miles

O/S wiper slightly poor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,613 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,696 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,929 miles

advise, dsc warning light on dash. abs light working normally.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,123 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YNW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

WF55 YNW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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