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HW55 ENJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,748 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 80,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,734 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,734 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,671 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 59,671 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,915 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,972 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 654,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 53,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,565 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 52,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,453 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 37,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,290 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,249 miles

advise front tyres worn low on outer edges

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 ENJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENJ, 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 HW55 ENJ registered?

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

Is HW55 ENJ safe to buy?

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