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KB55 DGZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 129,004 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 129,004 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 123,695 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 123,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,660 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,685 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

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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KB55 DGZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KB55 DGZ, 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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KB55 DGZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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