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KC05 BLZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,107 mi
Last recorded121,107 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 121,107 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,700 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,689 miles

Offside Rear shocker leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2018 103,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear shocker leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 76,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,123 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,484 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,861 miles

advise-brake pad warning light on.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,662 miles

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

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

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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KC05 BLZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KC05 BLZ, 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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KC05 BLZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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