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HV05 VDM

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,046 mi
Last recorded111,046 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,046 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 111,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,742 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 100,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,150 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,611 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 83,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,369 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 15 Apr 2009 51,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,375 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 VDM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

HV05 VDM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HV05 VDM safe to buy?

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