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HV55 VKK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,002 mi
Last recorded89,002 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,412 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 90,412 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 89,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,930 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has some negligible dumping effect

Fail 14 Aug 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine idles rough

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has some negligible dumping effect

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,384 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,045 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn

nearside rear quarter panel and bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

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 VKK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV55 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

HV55 VKK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is HV55 VKK safe to buy?

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