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FY55 KUB

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

TPS warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2018 122,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

TPS warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 115,976 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 115,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,042 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,291 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Sills covered

Stonechips on windscreen

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,603 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,843 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 KUB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KUB, 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 KUB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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