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WN05 BRX

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 BRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 91,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 91,302 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,766 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 88,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 83,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,934 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 80,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,807 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,506 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,289 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,841 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 69,828 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Run flat indicator mil on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Run flat indicator mil on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,449 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2010 59,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing on edge close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,247 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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WN05 BRX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WN05 BRX, 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 WN05 BRX registered?

WN05 BRX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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