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WV55 SYP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,375 mi
Last recorded167,375 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 SYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 167,375 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 167,375 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 2 Sep 2021 162,684 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2020 157,298 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 149,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 140,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 140,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,340 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 130,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,127 miles

Rear tyre treads low

near side front jacking block missing

off side front headlamp rear cover clips missing cover insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyre treads low

near side front jacking block missing

off side front headlamp rear cover clips missing cover insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,839 miles

Brake warning light on dash

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

nearside front headlight slightly damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2011 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake warning light on dash

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

nearside front headlight slightly damaged

nearside rear lower sidelight not working

offside upper stop lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2010 63,981 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,716 miles

x 4 tyres slightly worn

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 SYP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

WV55 SYP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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