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KG55 UCY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 UCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,912 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,248 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2016 68,379 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 68,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damged inside wall

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,706 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 59,035 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,116 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,928 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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KG55 UCY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KG55 UCY, 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 KG55 UCY registered?

KG55 UCY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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