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HT05 FXG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,365 mi
Last recorded50,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 FXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 50,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,983 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 43,983 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 33,925 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 32,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,532 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,987 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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HT05 FXG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HT05 FXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT05 FXG registered?

HT05 FXG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is HT05 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 FXG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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