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BN55 HFT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,079 mi
Last recorded142,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 142,079 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BUMPER CORNER LOOSE SLIGHTLY.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 136,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached BOTH. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BUMPER CORNER LOOSE SLIGHTLY.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 Dec 2022 128,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 128,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,592 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,159 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 101,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,278 miles

both front side light bulbs dim

strong advice n/s/f drop link wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,022 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,344 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,049 miles

damage wheel rims.

tyres wearing close to the wear bars.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,949 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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BN55 HFT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN55 HFT, 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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BN55 HFT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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