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KH05 ERK

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 ERK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 123,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

airbag light on reset may come back check further with dealer

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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))

Pass 5 May 2018 107,490 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine compartment covers obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 2 May 2017 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine compartment covers obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to casrry out full adult seat belt inspection

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items unable to carry out full underside inspections

item removed drivers vision prior to test

oversils unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to casrry out full adult seat belt inspection

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items unable to carry out full underside inspections

item removed drivers vision prior to test

oversils unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,152 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms have play in the inner bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,426 miles

OSF tyre is on the legal limit

Slight sweat from p.a.s pipes

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear and osf tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,604 miles

Both rear and osf tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,110 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,110 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,532 miles

Front screen washers are quite weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,679 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 ERK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ERK, 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 KH05 ERK registered?

KH05 ERK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is KH05 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH05 ERK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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