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HW55 EMV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,478 mi
Last recorded123,478 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 123,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,082 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 97,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 95,497 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 92,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,735 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 78,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 43,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HW55 EMV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 HW55 EMV, 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 HW55 EMV registered?

HW55 EMV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is HW55 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 EMV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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