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KG05 UXE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 UXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,531 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 124,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,088 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 118,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,957 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE BADLY CRACKED ND PERISHED

THE COLOUR OF BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS ARE POOR

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,949 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE BADLY CRACKED ND PERISHED

THE COLOUR OF BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS ARE POOR

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,440 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,147 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tear but not reach the cord

Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tear but not reach the cord

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,916 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,296 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,789 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,789 miles

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

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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KG05 UXE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KG05 UXE, 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 KG05 UXE registered?

KG05 UXE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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