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VE55 HSG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,046 miles

offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,262 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting 205/55/16v

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,873 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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VE55 HSG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE55 HSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 HSG registered?

VE55 HSG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is VE55 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 HSG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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