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KC05 WDY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,397 mi
Last recorded145,397 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2022 145,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front numberplate needs changing soon

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge

o/side front brakepipe rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,011 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 144,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 138,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,838 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,863 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,863 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 57,774 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise to have wheel alignment checked as tyres have un even wear

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,582 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 WDY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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