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K5 OPU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,909 mi
Last recorded120,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 OPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 120,909 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 120,856 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,915 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 119,915 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,876 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,345 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 108,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,681 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,681 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 66,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,501 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre,s age cracks noted

nearside rear tyre has bin run flat at some time

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,938 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,887 miles

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

rear tyres are not runflat

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,197 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,796 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 21,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,521 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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K5 OPU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K5 OPU, 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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K5 OPU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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