MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high advise adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
both front bump stops perished
plastic covers causing restricted view of some components
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high advise adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
both front bump stops perished
plastic covers causing restricted view of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads worn low.
near side headlamp aim low.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads worn low.
near side headlamp aim low.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Emissions not tested not tested due to poor running (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm inner (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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KH05 BYC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KH05 BYC, 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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KH05 BYC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.
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