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WK55 UUM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2020 170,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 159,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 151,659 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 151,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 146,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 135,964 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,763 miles

slight buckle o/s/f rim

Fail 18 Nov 2014 120,763 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

slight buckle o/s/f rim

Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,053 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 UUM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK55 UUM, 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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WK55 UUM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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