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EO05 HFH

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 HFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 139,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 138,183 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 128,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 122,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,619 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 106,873 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 106,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 103,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 92,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 85,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 85,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,687 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

front discs worn

front pads getting low

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,687 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)

o/s/f tyre perishing

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

front discs worn

front pads getting low

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,337 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 39,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,692 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EO05 HFH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EO05 HFH, 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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EO05 HFH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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