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WG55 EES

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,267 mi
Last recorded63,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,781 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,959 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,773 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,773 miles

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

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)

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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WG55 EES is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WG55 EES, 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 WG55 EES registered?

WG55 EES is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is WG55 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 EES shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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