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BK55 KLC

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,207 mi
Last recorded134,207 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,735 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges of tread pattern.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges of tread pattern.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Bent (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,461 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,212 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs very worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,766 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,017 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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BK55 KLC 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 BK55 KLC, 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 BK55 KLC registered?

BK55 KLC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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