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BT55 HWR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,735 mi
Last recorded142,735 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 139,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 136,306 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 136,306 miles

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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 131,854 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 131,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 126,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 117,464 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,522 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly deteriorated / perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate loose at one end

Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate loose at one end

Pass 16 Nov 2013 109,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,287 miles

Rear wiper not working

Pass 5 Nov 2011 100,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,335 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 92,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,732 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 73,723 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BT55 HWR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT55 HWR, 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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BT55 HWR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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