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HY05 OUA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,941 mi
Last recorded89,941 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 OUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 92,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on shoulders

Rear Trailing arm bushes deterioated ( N/S and O/S)

Rear brake hose flexi ferrels corroded ( Both)

Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,289 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,760 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,760 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 54,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 47,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,932 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,533 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a large cut across the tread but no cords or plies are visible...

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,534 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 20,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

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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HY05 OUA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HY05 OUA, 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 HY05 OUA registered?

HY05 OUA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is HY05 OUA safe to buy?

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