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EK55 KZU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,252 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 70,253 miles

both front windsreen windows tinted

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer and inner wall is slighlty damage

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer wall is slightly damage

Fail 6 May 2011 70,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front windsreen windows tinted

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer and inner wall is slighlty damage

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer wall is slightly damage

Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,136 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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EK55 KZU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EK55 KZU, 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 EK55 KZU registered?

EK55 KZU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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