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AK55 HMY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning lamp on amber

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

Under trays

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,681 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,677 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake warning lamp is on

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 16 May 2015 72,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre kerb damaged and perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 62,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine earth strap broken.

Front nearside tyre kerb damaged and perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to open bonnet for test purposes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 55,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,053 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,947 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,645 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 HMY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK55 HMY, 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 AK55 HMY registered?

AK55 HMY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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