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WG55 YGN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,937 mi
Last recorded119,937 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,937 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 119,937 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,289 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 110,530 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,893 miles

both rear tyres perished

chips in windscreen

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,671 miles

front brake pads worn thin and discs worn

o/s/r tyre perished deep cracks between the treads

rear brakes

rear brakes

washers not working / frozen ??

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen wiper blades are worn & judder but still clear the screen effectively

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low/ bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen wiper blades are worn & judder but still clear the screen effectively

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low/ bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,014 miles

o/s/r and n/s/rtyres on limit on edges

slight wear front and rear brake discs

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on limit on edges

slight wear front and rear brake discs

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,812 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,221 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YGN 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 71.4%.

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 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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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