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HV05 LVU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,405 mi
Last recorded137,405 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 133,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 129,841 miles

o/s/r indicator loosing colour

Pass 3 Feb 2014 118,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,938 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,828 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,886 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 LVU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV05 LVU, 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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What year was HV05 LVU registered?

HV05 LVU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is HV05 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 LVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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