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KG55 XCV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,942 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,564 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,182 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 83,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 67,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,563 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,467 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 51,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,037 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,371 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,684 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 16,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,725 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 XCV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

KG55 XCV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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