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WG55 FNV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 58,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,114 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,617 miles

ns mirror glass loose

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,218 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken, but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inside edge very nearly exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal worn but still sealing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,275 miles

centre section exhaust rear mount sheared off, system is still adequately supported

Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,034 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,208 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,187 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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WG55 FNV 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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

WG55 FNV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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