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AO05 HPA

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HPA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 97,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 93,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak onto o/s/f steering rack gaiter ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , worn to edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , worn to edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power stereing heavy

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 70,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,177 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 29,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,788 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 17,980 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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AO05 HPA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 AO05 HPA, 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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AO05 HPA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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