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KC05 MDF

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,831 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 107,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,483 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,930 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,054 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,796 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,764 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,360 miles

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

front discs worn - close to minimum thickness

r/n/s tyre wearing low on shoulders

slight play in n/s rack arm

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,340 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 MDF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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