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WG55 HCF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,304 mi
Last recorded148,304 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 137,671 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2019 127,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,987 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 126,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,396 miles

engine noisey

Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,396 miles

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

engine noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,872 miles

rear tyres low

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,738 miles

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

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,997 miles

both front + o/s/r tyre 1.0 mm edges

n/s/r tyre bald inner tread + 2.0 mm center tread

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,519 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,037 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)

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 HCF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 HCF, 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 HCF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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