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HT05 SUU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 119,921 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 119,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2025 111,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2024 99,321 miles

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

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

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,047 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,157 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 93,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 88,492 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,483 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 84,412 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor transmission oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 81,391 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 81,391 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 74,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 205/55x16 91v rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

non obligatory mirror damaged (nearside)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,877 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,991 miles

REAR BRAKE-PADS ARE GETTING LOW, N/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED-AWAY QUITE BADLY (TO IT'S LIMIT) & ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED. Thanx.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE-PADS ARE GETTING LOW, N/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED-AWAY QUITE BADLY (TO IT'S LIMIT) & ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED. Thanx.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,767 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,855 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 SUU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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