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AF05 HLK

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,868 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,868 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 83,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,046 miles

nsf tyer outter edge getting thin check track

osf tyer outter edge getting thin on tread check track

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,744 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 HLK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HLK, 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 AF05 HLK registered?

AF05 HLK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 HLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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