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FV54 XKK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 143,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Inner sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear / arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 137,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 137,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 132,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 132,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 129,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 126,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,771 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 115,771 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 109,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,525 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,421 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,053 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,126 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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FV54 XKK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV54 XKK, 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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FV54 XKK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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