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HW55 ENM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,554 mi
Last recorded140,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,554 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 140,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,362 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,167 miles

o/s/r seat belt has child seat fitted which has not allowed full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Jan 2012 103,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,772 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ENM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HW55 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

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

Is HW55 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 ENM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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