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WK55 GGV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,642 mi
Last recorded110,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,642 miles

off side rear tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2025 110,642 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

off side rear tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,531 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 109,531 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 108,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 108,130 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,953 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 105,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,847 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 91,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 58,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,700 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 27,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WK55 GGV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK55 GGV, 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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What year was WK55 GGV registered?

WK55 GGV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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