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BK55 UES

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,703 mi
Last recorded92,703 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 90,097 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 90,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,162 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 82,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,864 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 71,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,531 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,023 miles

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

covers missing from o/s/r seat belt lock

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,828 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 40,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 36,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,620 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2012 29,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 20,375 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,744 miles

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

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 UES is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BK55 UES, 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 UES registered?

BK55 UES is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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