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WG55 FPY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 110,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet does not latch down securely (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate warning screen taped over behind clocks face (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,785 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 106,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 103,083 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,282 miles

OS headlamp damaged

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel bolt missing

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner missng

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis/subframe

fuel cap seal perishing

ignition switch in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damage to inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

corrosion to rear chassis/subframe

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc getting thin

Nearside Rear brake disc in poor condition

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

Offside Front brake disc getting thin

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning lamp on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,394 miles

brake warning indicator lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,508 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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WG55 FPY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPY, 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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WG55 FPY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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