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WF55 ZZJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,780 mi
Last recorded104,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 104,780 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner rack arm joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake effort could do with adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,761 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 101,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,743 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 94,742 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Interference with rear fogs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,914 miles

Tpms light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2022 87,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Tpms light on

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,132 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 82,068 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))

child seats fitted to rear seats

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

handbrake high

n/s/f brake hose perished close to excessive

o/s/f brake hose perished close to excessive

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,704 miles

Nearside Rear VERY SLIGHT BINDING

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE UNCLIPPED

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,358 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near sid erear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,388 miles

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 ZZJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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