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WR55 HNC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 HNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 132,844 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 119,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,289 miles

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

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,289 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,623 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2011 91,623 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2010 81,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,842 miles

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

sill covers fitted and full under shield

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,697 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 HNC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNC, 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 WR55 HNC registered?

WR55 HNC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is WR55 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 HNC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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