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WR55 FFK

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,047 mi
Last recorded123,047 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,047 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,206 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 120,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,182 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,788 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 109,784 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,566 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,308 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

front wipers juddering / smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,656 miles

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

front number plate cracked but can not be missed read

Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 38,788 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 22,664 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,664 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,746 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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WR55 FFK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR55 FFK, 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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WR55 FFK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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