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SA55 HFV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,320 mi
Last recorded137,320 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 137,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bump stop missing (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bump stops adrift (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,811 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,820 miles

All brake pipes across rear axle heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly stiff

Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes across rear axle heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,496 miles

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

Rear brakes pipes corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,786 miles

Brake pipes across rear corroding

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipes across rear corroding

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 90,365 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 89,903 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Low brake pad warning light is on indicating a fault.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,881 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,867 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 73,447 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 73,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,355 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 HFV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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