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HT05 VHM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,679 mi
Last recorded106,679 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 105,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine light is on

Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 102,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 101,491 miles

Front Headlamp insecure Bothside (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,551 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 94,651 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,392 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,392 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,204 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 52,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,686 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads wearing low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,326 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

undersize marks both swept zones front windscreen.

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 VHM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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