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BN55 HGD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,520 mi
Last recorded49,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 49,520 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,494 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,448 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,805 miles

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

slight misting from steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small stone chip outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,954 miles

all 4 tyres on or near legal limit

front pads low..

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,909 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,432 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 HGD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN55 HGD, 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 BN55 HGD registered?

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

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