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KD05 HDO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,378 mi
Last recorded129,378 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 HDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 129,378 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear both rear cluster tinted heavily

Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged from driving with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear - rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitor system has a fault- red warning on dash- non obligatory

Fail 7 Feb 2025 125,811 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to fully check wipers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged from driving with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear - rear lamps tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitor system has a fault- red warning on dash- non obligatory

Pass 10 Feb 2024 122,102 miles

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

TPMS light on

Fail 7 Feb 2024 122,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface smoked lens ..no reflector visible (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high head light broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface smoked lens.. no reflector visible (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 119,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 108,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 108,645 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,367 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,377 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,425 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,523 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,081 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 66,081 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,860 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,894 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 HDO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KD05 HDO, 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 HDO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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