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WG55 FRR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,296 mi
Last recorded114,296 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FRR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,296 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear differential noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2021 113,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear differential noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,115 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuniminated

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,578 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,193 miles

Bonnet release catch stiff

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,544 miles

damage to windscreen out side swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,982 miles

O/S JACKING POINT FRONT IS MISSING AND FLOOR COVERING DAMAGED PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,898 miles

pans + underneath

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 29,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 FRR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

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

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