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WG55 FRX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,993 mi
Last recorded130,993 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,993 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 130,992 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,396 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 113,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine light staying on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,131 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,799 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,139 miles

Oil leak

creeking noise from top of steering column when steering rotates requires investigation

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has a nail advise replacement

offside front tyre tread depth at 3mm and wearing at edges advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has a nail advise replacement

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

creeking noise from top of steering column when steering rotates requires investigation

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has a nail advise replacement

offside front tyre tread depth at 3mm and wearing at edges advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has a nail advise replacement

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 51,643 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,173 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 FRX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

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

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