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WJ05 WWG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,459 mi
Last recorded84,459 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,459 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 84,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,778 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 81,737 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration showing signs of blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear [4] brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,678 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish/crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,368 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,525 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 77,523 miles

Emissions not tested CO .46+ (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,535 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,311 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre tread

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

Pass 1 May 2015 56,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,335 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,666 miles

front and reart brake discs ridged both front tyres worn on inner edges surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,269 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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WJ05 WWG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ05 WWG, 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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WJ05 WWG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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