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HW05 HKO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,025 mi
Last recorded114,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,602 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 87,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,703 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,180 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,152 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,121 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,823 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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HW05 HKO 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 HW05 HKO, 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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HW05 HKO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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