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HT05 SUO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,885 mi
Last recorded135,885 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 SUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 135,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,336 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 122,335 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,456 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 828,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,800 miles

Front 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 SUO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

HT05 SUO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is HT05 SUO safe to buy?

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