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HW55 FLN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,517 mi
Last recorded123,517 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 123,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr

Nail in tyre osr

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 8 Jul 2025 121,148 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr

Nail in tyre osr

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

Tyre obviously under inflated osf (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2023 107,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 101,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,589 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,380 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,375 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,249 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 67,931 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,421 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,010 miles

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,982 miles

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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 FLN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

HW55 FLN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is HW55 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FLN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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