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KC05 BOV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 84,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 65,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,929 miles

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 28 Nov 2009 43,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2008 34,500 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 BOV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BOV, 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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What year was KC05 BOV registered?

KC05 BOV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is KC05 BOV safe to buy?

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