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WN05 SXF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 111,434 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 111,430 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,902 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 93,508 miles

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

Front washer poor

exhaust correded

Pass 8 May 2015 88,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 76,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 64,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,809 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,806 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 SXF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN05 SXF registered?

WN05 SXF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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