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AK55 HNG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,634 mi
Last recorded106,634 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HNG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 106,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 106,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,796 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,486 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,245 miles

Slight damp on PAS hose

Slight surface corrosion on all brake discs.

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 HNG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HNG, 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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AK55 HNG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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