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HT05 LNE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,822 mi
Last recorded129,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,811 miles

Brake wear lamp active

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 120,811 miles

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

Brake wear lamp active

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,375 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper not working

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lamp illuminated

nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper not working

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,797 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 59,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,342 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LNE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LNE, 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 HT05 LNE registered?

HT05 LNE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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