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CA05 HXT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 142,286 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 125,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 112,149 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 112,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 93,516 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 93,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,127 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,990 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 57,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,386 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,657 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT BUCKLES TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS AND PASSENGER REAR.

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,657 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHT BUCKLES TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS AND PASSENGER REAR.

WINDSCREEN WASHERS POOR

Pass 28 May 2010 40,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,436 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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CA05 HXT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CA05 HXT, 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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CA05 HXT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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