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HV55 XNM

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 93,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 77,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 72,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 68,133 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,995 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,471 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 34,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,521 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,604 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 XNM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

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

Is HV55 XNM safe to buy?

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