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HY05 OUG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,178 mi
Last recorded142,178 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 OUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 142,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 128,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,229 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,033 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 116,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,657 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,010 miles

n/s/front tyre on 1.6mm tread limit

Fail 31 Oct 2008 51,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/front tyre on 1.6mm tread limit

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 OUG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 HY05 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

HY05 OUG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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