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WG55 KLF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both feathering (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,512 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,242 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 19 Oct 2020 85,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,871 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,792 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,629 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KLF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 KLF registered?

WG55 KLF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is WG55 KLF safe to buy?

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