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BL55 HDD

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,859 mi
Last recorded40,859 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HDD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,906 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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BL55 HDD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL55 HDD, 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 BL55 HDD registered?

BL55 HDD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BL55 HDD safe to buy?

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