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WV05 TCY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 TCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 74,981 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,183 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,610 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,483 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,108 miles

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

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

n.s.f. tyre very low on edge

o.s.f. tyre worn on edge

suspect p.a.s. pipe weeping

Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

n.s.f. tyre very low on edge

o.s.f. tyre worn on edge

suspect p.a.s. pipe weeping

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,877 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,861 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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WV05 TCY 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 76.9%.

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 WV05 TCY, 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 WV05 TCY registered?

WV05 TCY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is WV05 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 TCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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