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HNZ 5512

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 5512
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 53,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,945 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,327 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle contains general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2021 50,327 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle contains general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 44,897 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,609 miles

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

chip in windscreen in swept area

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,534 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge & nail in tread

rear brake discs corroded on inner face edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,215 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,046 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,539 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner faces

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,590 miles

N/s/f wheel very badly buckled.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,815 miles

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

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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HNZ 5512 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 85%.

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 HNZ 5512, 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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What year was HNZ 5512 registered?

HNZ 5512 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HNZ 5512 safe to buy?

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