2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · BN55 WEF
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 120,663 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN55 WEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
- 120,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN55 WEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (BN55 WEF) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
BN55 WEF Mileage History
- 12/06/2023118,996 mi
- 12/06/2023118,996 mi
- 27/01/2025120,035 mi+1,039 mi
- 30/01/2025120,035 mi
- 26/03/2026120,663 mi+628 mi
Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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