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WN55 UJB

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,473 mi
Last recorded111,473 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 UJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 102,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2022 86,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 78,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,247 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,268 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 16,689 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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WN55 UJB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

WN55 UJB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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