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HT05 OJW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,422 miles

slight cracking front brake hoses,,,,surface corrosion n/s/r disc,,

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake inspectsion light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake inspectsion light on

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,947 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the outside

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing on the outside

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,379 miles

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

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

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 OJW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

HT05 OJW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is HT05 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 OJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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