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SA55 HBO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,460 mi
Last recorded174,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 174,460 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 174,460 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,921 miles

stone chip on window

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,075 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,075 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear washer inop

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,844 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,635 miles

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

rear pads wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,123 miles

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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SA55 HBO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA55 HBO, 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 SA55 HBO registered?

SA55 HBO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SA55 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 HBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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