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SA55 HHR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,357 mi
Last recorded71,357 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 71,357 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,302 miles

o/s front tyre outer edge slight wear

Fail 22 May 2012 58,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s front tyre outer edge slight wear

rear brake discs signs of overheating

Pass 27 May 2011 52,555 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 44,841 miles

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

rear washer inop

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,521 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 HHR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

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

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