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WF55 ZZC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 104,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,677 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 91,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,443 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 7 Apr 2018 74,991 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front disc lips

Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc lips

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,949 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 ZZC 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 90.5%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

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

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