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WG55 HCK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,412 mi
Last recorded161,412 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 HCK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 161,412 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 161,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 149,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 110,320 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 110,320 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,749 miles

rear number plate cracked but readable

Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,749 miles

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

rear number plate cracked but readable

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,109 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 71,373 miles

Front brake disc's lipped indicating wair

Rear brake disc's lipped indicating wair

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,288 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 42,476 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,506 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 HCK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

WG55 HCK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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