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KA54 AXZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,952 mi
Last recorded182,952 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 182,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 180,785 miles

Nearside 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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 180,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 172,840 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 172,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing inner reinforcement.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing inner reinforcement.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light.. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 163,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 147,100 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers side showing split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 147,100 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded/ damaged (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers side showing split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear screw in the outer edge of the tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,968 miles

EML Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 94,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,263 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,971 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,116 miles

vehicle is fitted with plastic covers to the entire underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,202 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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KA54 AXZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KA54 AXZ, 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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KA54 AXZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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