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KA05 AJO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,022 mi
Last recorded115,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 AJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower plastic bumper cover missing

Nearside Front tyre tread out of shape slightly

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2020 115,020 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration & white smoke (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted tyre rubbing on lower suspension arm (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 0:99 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre tread out of shape

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 111,380 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 109,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake wear indicator illuminated

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

parking brake lever sleeve insecure

play in front suspension tie bar forward mount bushes

service light illumunated

Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a deep long split to cords 225/40R18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure gaiter insecure and leaking oil onto arm and hub (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake wear indicator illuminated

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

parking brake lever sleeve insecure

play in front suspension tie bar forward mount bushes

service light illumunated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 51,001 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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KA05 AJO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KA05 AJO, 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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KA05 AJO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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