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AF05 HLA

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 72,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,665 miles

2 speed wiper inop

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,696 miles

Front Oil leak rear of engine ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 63,696 miles

Front Oil leak rear of engine ()

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,994 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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AF05 HLA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 HLA, 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 AF05 HLA registered?

AF05 HLA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AF05 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HLA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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