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KD55 YAJ

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,936 mi
Last recorded147,936 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,293 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 146,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside both jacking blocks missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 146,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside both jacking blocks missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear to all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,716 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,crossmember,springs,both rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,020 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 6 Dec 2021 117,075 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,inner rear sills,rear crossmember

Fail 4 Dec 2021 117,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,inner rear sills,rear crossmember

Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,961 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

battery weak

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounting brackets,inner rear sills,rear crossmember

Fail 23 Dec 2020 109,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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))

battery weak

surface corrosion rear subframe and mounting brackets,inner rear sills,rear crossmember

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,886 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

o/s n/s rear suspension bushes

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,inner rear sills

Fail 25 Jul 2019 102,886 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake hoses perishing

o/s n/s rear suspension bushes

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,inner rear sills

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake hoses perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe and mountings,rear diff

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,394 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,620 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,157 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,843 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 YAJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KD55 YAJ, 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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KD55 YAJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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