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HN55 FSL

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,987 mi
Last recorded100,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 FSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,987 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Jet wash poor

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,921 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 95,921 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 92,992 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 88,109 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,515 miles

Nearside Front TRAILING ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Front BOTH TYRES WORN UNEVENLY INNER EDGE

Offside Front TRAILING ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,068 miles

Has smaller tyres fitted to rear than on front

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,979 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ignition slot faulty ( dont hold key )

service light on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r inner wheel rim damage

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,300 miles

front tyres worn on edges

service indicator on

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,452 miles

service light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,951 miles

advise tracking n/s/f tyre worn uneven

both rear tyres have cracks in tyre tread

Fail 15 Oct 2008 12,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise tracking n/s/f tyre worn uneven

both rear tyres have cracks in tyre tread

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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HN55 FSL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN55 FSL, 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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HN55 FSL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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