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HV55 XBO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,497 mi
Last recorded141,497 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 138,725 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 138,723 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 129,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 104,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,864 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of under side components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 63,180 miles

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

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 56,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,458 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low on edges.

O/s/f tyre worn very low on outter edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,875 miles

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

O/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,975 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 22,251 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XBO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

Is HV55 XBO safe to buy?

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