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KD05 UCM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,123 mi
Last recorded135,123 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 135,123 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 135,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 128,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jan 2018 128,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Dec 2016 123,080 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush banana shape (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,640 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,987 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 Front 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 3 Jul 2010 63,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 51,587 miles

nearside front tyre slight wearing out on the inner eage

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,586 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UCM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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