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FY55 KNR

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KNR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

front reg plate in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs lipped (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,762 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,175 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,190 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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FY55 KNR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY55 KNR, 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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FY55 KNR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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