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WJ05 ZFY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,186 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,352 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 42,425 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,346 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 ZFY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ05 ZFY, 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 WJ05 ZFY registered?

WJ05 ZFY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WJ05 ZFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 ZFY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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