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WF55 ZZP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 111,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 94,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,733 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 89,733 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 85,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 81,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 79,797 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2016 78,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,188 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 44,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,823 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 ZZP 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 89.5%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

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

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