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WN55 HTO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 HTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 145,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 135,872 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,415 miles

Offside mirror damaged

wear n/s/r top suspension arm

wear o/s/r top suspension arm

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,848 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,838 miles

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

Offside mirror damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,955 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges.

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen.

Front Tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 63,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 47,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,776 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,040 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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WN55 HTO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WN55 HTO, 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 WN55 HTO registered?

WN55 HTO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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