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WF55 ZZN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,743 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,914 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 135,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,966 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,421 miles

front flexi brake hoses are cracking

rear tyres are getting low on tread

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 21 Nov 2019 106,444 miles

dip beam is poor

ns number plate light is out

front and rear flexi brake hoses are cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,913 miles

Front brake Flexi pipes are cracking

Under trays fitted also the underside is very dirty

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,348 miles

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

under trays fitted some components not fully tested

Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,348 miles

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

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

under trays fitted some components not fully tested

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,496 miles

both rear tyres near wear bars 205/55r16 91v

removed items hanging from mirror prior to test [drivers view law]

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,564 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,195 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 ZZN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

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