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KD55 GWX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,882 mi
Last recorded73,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 GWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 73,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside / offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover/s are insecure (5.3.2 (b))

t.p,m,s lamp on

Fail 7 Apr 2026 73,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside / offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover/s are insecure (5.3.2 (b))

t.p,m,s lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside , perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside / offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside / offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover inscure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover inscure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 67,246 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover inscure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover inscure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 61,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,050 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 52,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,679 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,270 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,224 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracks 195/55/r16 rf

Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,232 miles

o/s/f tyre perished!

Fail 17 Dec 2013 22,219 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished!

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,122 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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KD55 GWX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KD55 GWX, 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 KD55 GWX registered?

KD55 GWX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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