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KC05 BOJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Excessive inner rack arm play

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge due to worn inner rack arm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 63,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Excessive inner rack arm play

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge due to worn inner rack arm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 58,829 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,235 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 44,234 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear inner outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,973 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

a/check warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,846 miles

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

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

a/check warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,246 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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KC05 BOJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC05 BOJ, 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 BOJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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