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HT05 VKG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,138 mi
Last recorded88,138 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 VKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,138 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,694 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,693 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,987 miles

Brake wear warning on dash but brakes ok and no broken wires

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both the O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges and approx 1.4m legal tread remains (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable but tyre worn thin approx 2mm legal tread remains ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both the O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

both front wipers smear slightly but clearing screen

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 75,952 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,781 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,103 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 51,103 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,036 miles

brake warning light on dash..

engine loud on start up..

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm outer tread(bald)...

offside front tyre on 1.6mm inner 3/4 band, but bald inner tread pattern..

offside rear tyre wearing low...

rear brake discs lipped..

Fail 22 Jul 2010 41,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on dash..

engine loud on start up..

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm outer tread(bald)...

offside front tyre on 1.6mm inner 3/4 band, but bald inner tread pattern..

offside rear tyre wearing low...

rear brake discs lipped..

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,874 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 VKG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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