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WK55 UUH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,147 mi
Last recorded57,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 57,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded (surface)

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 56,764 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside inner front wings

full undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2023 56,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing serously smashed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside inner front wings

full undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2022 49,441 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 40,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 36,051 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 36,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 35,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 33,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 32,170 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,905 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 30,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 12,755 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,136 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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WK55 UUH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH registered?

WK55 UUH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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