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EO55 HHM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,800 mi
Last recorded96,800 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 96,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front section exhaust gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose but still secure overall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 96,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Securing brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not fully contacting the screen when in operation (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose from the rear brake calliper is split around the upper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose from the rear brake calliper is split around the upper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front section exhaust gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 93,462 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,072 miles

TPMS LIGHT ILUMINATED

Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

TPMS LIGHT ILUMINATED

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Engine cover fitted

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear tyre worn on (inner) edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 65,515 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under Body Trays Fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,349 miles

child seats fitted adult belts not inspected

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seats fitted adult belts not inspected

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EO55 HHM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EO55 HHM, 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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EO55 HHM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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