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WV55 FXY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,949 mi
Last recorded93,949 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 93,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s head light loose

tail box heat shield loose

Fail 10 Apr 2024 90,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s head light loose

tail box heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,649 miles

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

n/s head light damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 82,954 miles

o/s/f tyre going out of shape

Pass 2 May 2018 80,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 23 May 2016 74,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,629 miles

chip in windscreen

engine light staying on

steering slightly heavy

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,859 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges and out of shape

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges and out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,774 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,104 miles

all brakes wearing low

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,532 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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WV55 FXY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WV55 FXY, 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 WV55 FXY registered?

WV55 FXY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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