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WG55 TVT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,862 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake minimum requirements only just met

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attaching bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 108,862 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake minimum requirements only just met

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attaching bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 84,229 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,638 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,075 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,492 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on outer edges

Nearside rear, offside rear & offside front tyre valves slightly cracked/perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 63,147 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,658 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,693 miles

Both front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 32,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,918 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 TVT 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 81%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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