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HV55 UZX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 UZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,171 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 32,171 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 18,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2009 10,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 10,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,599 miles

Oil leak

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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HV55 UZX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel 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 HV55 UZX, 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 HV55 UZX registered?

HV55 UZX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is HV55 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 UZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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