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2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 137,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2025 137,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,202 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 131,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Non run-flat tyres fitted on front, run-flat tyres fitted to rear

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,471 miles

o/s front brake hose insecure and fouling on anti roll bar link. Requires immediate attention

Fail 11 Nov 2020 103,463 miles

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

o/s front brake hose insecure and fouling on anti roll bar link. Requires immediate attention

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,702 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Stone Chips In Front Screen.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,696 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Stone Chips In Front Screen.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,656 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,185 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,650 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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HK54 YPY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK54 YPY, 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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HK54 YPY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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