MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head lamp bulb out (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover and under trays fitted
vehicle over heated while doing emissions
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (3.6.B.4d)
childseat fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
rear brake binding BOTH rear (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (3.6.B.4d)
childseat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY55 KKJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DY55 KKJ, 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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DY55 KKJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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