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KD05 VNG

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,895 mi
Last recorded130,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VNG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 117,648 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,947 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,532 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn at edges

n/s/r tyre wonr at edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,532 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn at edges

n/s/r tyre wonr at edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,673 miles

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,607 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,307 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,331 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 VNG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD05 VNG registered?

KD05 VNG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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