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HV05 HHD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 140,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 140,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,158 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 119,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 88,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fixing also missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear One of the rear exhaust securing bracket broken but the exhaust secure otherwise.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Has cracks. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear One of the rear exhaust securing bracket broken but the exhaust secure otherwise.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,256 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 74,253 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,487 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front inner and outer wheel rim.

deterioration front brake hoses.

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,243 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front and rear brake pads worn close to the limit.

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner bead rim distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,243 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

inner front and rear brake pads worn close to the limit.

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside front inner bead rim distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,431 miles

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

front wipers judder when operated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,011 miles

noise from front wiper blades

o/s rear tyre just under 3mm and low on inner edges

surface rust on rear sub frame

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,155 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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HV05 HHD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HV05 HHD, 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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HV05 HHD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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