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WG55 HCA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 77,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,231 miles

Bonnet struts weak

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,584 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

T.P.M.S Light on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,057 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,447 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,484 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,017 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,599 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,072 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,446 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,145 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 HCA 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 90.5%.

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 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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

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

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