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EF55 KGP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,040 mi
Last recorded125,040 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KGP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 125,040 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 125,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake pad wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,089 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 118,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,313 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 24 Aug 2015 98,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 41,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,150 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 21,495 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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EF55 KGP 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 81.3%.

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 EF55 KGP, 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 EF55 KGP registered?

EF55 KGP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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