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BK05 XRR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XRR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 86,412 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,605 miles

No rear washer

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 46,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,670 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 XRR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XRR, 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 BK05 XRR registered?

BK05 XRR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BK05 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XRR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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