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WN05 MMU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 MMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,188 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre secton (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2024 49,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre secton (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shields limiting inspection

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Sidewall ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 48,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s b/pipes corroded /swollen under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 46,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,223 miles

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

full lenght undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,076 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

full lenght undertrays fitted inspection limited

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,436 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,539 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)

Rear TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,544 miles

NS/OSR tyres worn uneven

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,506 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,795 miles

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

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

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 MMU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WN05 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

WN05 MMU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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