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HT05 SVG

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,429 mi
Last recorded63,429 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 SVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,429 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 63,429 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,396 miles

Attention to wheel alighment

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,197 miles

Bothside front brake hoses deterioreting.

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bothside front brake hoses deterioreting.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,672 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,089 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on the outer sidewall, recommend changing.

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,269 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Aug 2009 25,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SVG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

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

Is HT05 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 SVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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