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SN55 MHK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 MHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall (no cord showing )

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

middle heat shield loose

Fail 19 Aug 2019 137,080 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall (no cord showing )

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

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

middle heat shield loose

Pass 25 Aug 2018 122,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,723 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 106,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,484 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,338 miles

Both front tyre,s cracked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,441 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,380 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,650 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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SN55 MHK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN55 MHK, 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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SN55 MHK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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