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HV55 WHM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,093 mi
Last recorded34,093 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 34,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 29,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,654 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 22,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,059 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,060 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 13,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,976 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 127,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,505 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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HV55 WHM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV55 WHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV55 WHM registered?

HV55 WHM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 WHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 WHM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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