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HT05 SVA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 88,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,914 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,586 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,263 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 35,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,480 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,522 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,806 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 SVA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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