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FB05 HCL

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,784 mi
Last recorded125,784 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 125,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 125,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various areas (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn smooth

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also unable to check front wipers due to this (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various areas (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn smooth

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,311 miles

Child seat fitted to osr seat, unable to check seatbelt.

Front shock absorbers corroding.

Osf and Nsf brake flexi pipes deteriorating.

Rear tyres close to legal limit.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,486 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,486 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,937 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,382 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 17,382 miles

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

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)

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

platic trims fitted..

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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FB05 HCL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FB05 HCL, 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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FB05 HCL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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