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KH05 BYC

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 BYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 113,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,936 miles

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.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 107,931 miles

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.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 94,411 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,388 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,193 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,193 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,371 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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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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