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WG55 FNU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 100,336 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,517 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,942 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 95,513 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,074 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,676 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S,N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,673 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,563 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 74,108 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 74,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear underbody surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 May 2014 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 62,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2013 62,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 56,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FNU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WG55 FNU, 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 WG55 FNU registered?

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

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