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KB05 FJO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,362 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,431 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,429 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,921 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,921 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,538 miles

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

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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KB05 FJO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KB05 FJO, 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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KB05 FJO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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