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KD05 BZP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,765 mi
Last recorded118,765 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,765 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRSION

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,467 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

bulb warning lamp on

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2020 92,464 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

bulb warning lamp on

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

metal brake pipes corroding

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 12 Sep 2019 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor wire rubbing on cv joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 83,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor wire rubbing on cv joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,507 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to close (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,507 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to close (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,726 miles

both rear lower suspension rose joint slight play

front inner pads wearing low

oil keak

rear inner pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,835 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,408 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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KD05 BZP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 KD05 BZP, 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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KD05 BZP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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