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AF55 KCN

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 113,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 113,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,596 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre cracks on the outside wall

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,524 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,934 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,604 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox selector shaft seal leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,533 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,846 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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AF55 KCN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF55 KCN, 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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AF55 KCN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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