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SP55 HKO

2005 BMW 116

Gold Lpg 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,669 mi
Last recorded137,669 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 137,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect movement, limited travel (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 129,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect(movement) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 128,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect(movement) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,492 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 118,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 109,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,680 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,431 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease and pad (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 87,721 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 19 Apr 2014 79,228 miles

fuel cap rubber perrished

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

front brake hose's perrished

nsf brake pad wear indicator disconnected

rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,279 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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SP55 HKO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP55 HKO, 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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SP55 HKO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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