CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG55 FMV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,806 mi
Last recorded171,806 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 171,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 160,265 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 17 May 2016 149,324 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,812 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,519 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG55 FMV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FMV, 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

How do I check the history of WG55 FMV?

You can check the full history of WG55 FMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG55 FMV registered?

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

Is WG55 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 FMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG55 FMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG55 FMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.