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SA55 HCP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,294 mi
Last recorded74,294 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 14 Feb 2019 74,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,018 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 70,982 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,245 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2015 55,960 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,685 miles

n/s/f tyre nailed on sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre nailed on sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,036 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,034 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 HCP 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 68.8%.

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

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