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HV05 KCY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,604 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,945 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 74,000 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 74,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,062 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 62,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 55,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2011 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 37,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,094 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

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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HV05 KCY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV05 KCY, 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 HV05 KCY registered?

HV05 KCY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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