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KD05 UGX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,487 mi
Last recorded144,487 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 144,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,684 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 131,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,914 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers+under trays fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,914 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,050 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2016 106,035 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 98,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,475 miles

ENGINE NOISEY

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

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear brake disc's corroding

slight play in both front suspension srm bush's

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both f/ tyres sidewalls are chipped

damage to n/s/r arch panel

f/ number plate cracked

n/s/f flexie slight splitting

n/s/r tyre sidewall chipped

Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,489 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both f/ tyres sidewalls are chipped

damage to n/s/r arch panel

f/ number plate cracked

n/s/f flexie slight splitting

n/s/r tyre sidewall chipped

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,759 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,632 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 UGX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UGX, 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 KD05 UGX registered?

KD05 UGX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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