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KC05 WDS

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 126,578 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2019 126,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 116,074 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 109,978 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 109,838 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 103,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,155 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,048 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2013 73,957 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,322 miles

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

front discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,618 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,800 miles

Front wipers are in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre has small in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 8 May 2009 49,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,701 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 WDS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

KC05 WDS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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