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KC05 WDG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2020 116,563 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,912 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 105,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,080 miles

NS Bonnet strut insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic covering bulging possible due to corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 100,080 miles

NS Bonnet strut insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic covering bulging possible due to corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,845 miles

Nearside bonnet strut insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,845 miles

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

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

Nearside bonnet strut insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,171 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 90,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,846 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor broken.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,846 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor broken.

Pass 10 May 2011 51,094 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 40,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,896 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 WDG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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