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BK05 FHC

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,299 mi
Last recorded94,299 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 FHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,299 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/OS ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,502 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

ubcc/oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,328 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,086 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,086 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Nov 2009 25,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 25,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,232 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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BK05 FHC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK05 FHC, 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 BK05 FHC registered?

BK05 FHC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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