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WG55 VGN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,930 mi
Last recorded40,930 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,288 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,288 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VGN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

WG55 VGN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is WG55 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 VGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG55 VGN have outstanding finance?

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