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HV55 ZBF

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,060 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 138,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front top mounts slightly noisy

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel corroded

brake warning light on (front sensor has been bridged and rear sensor is missing)

tyre light on

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,263 miles

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 17 Feb 2018 117,439 miles

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

N/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

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

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 18 Feb 2017 107,207 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 9 Feb 2016 158,486 miles

O/s/r tyre on limt

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,641 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,180 miles

nearside rear brake pipe damp

Fail 9 Feb 2012 43,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake pipe damp

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,934 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 22,934 miles

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

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 ZBF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBF, 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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HV55 ZBF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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