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AK55 HKU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,878 mi
Last recorded80,878 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 80,878 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 61,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,647 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,842 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,667 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 29,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,946 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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AK55 HKU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK55 HKU, 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 AK55 HKU registered?

AK55 HKU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is AK55 HKU safe to buy?

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