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WF55 ZZH

2005 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 ZZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,859 miles

oil leak from engine /gearbox area ..undercovers fitted obstructing assesment

Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak from engine /gearbox area ..undercovers fitted obstructing assesment

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,432 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,732 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs corroded inner face

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,984 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear tyre inner wall is showing signs of cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 60,984 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

off side rear tyre inner wall is showing signs of cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,863 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,433 miles

offside airbag missing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,722 miles

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

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 ZZH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

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

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