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B3 KHB

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,292 mi
Last recorded155,292 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 155,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake warning light on

front and rear pads aprox 2mm

Fail 29 Dec 2017 155,292 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 144,914 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and off side front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,433 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 131,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 126,439 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch judderinng

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,382 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,979 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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B3 KHB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B3 KHB, 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 B3 KHB registered?

B3 KHB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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