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KB54 MVK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 MVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 75,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,276 miles

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2019 48,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,001 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,986 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,539 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,228 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KB54 MVK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KB54 MVK, 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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KB54 MVK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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