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KH05 NRO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,835 mi
Last recorded129,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Some movement in lower hub bush but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 129,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Some movement in lower hub bush but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad wear sensor appears to be faulty

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad wear sensor appears to be faulty

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 117,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR NOT CONNECTED TO PADS

REAR BOX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 6 Jan 2021 117,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing LOCKING BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR NOT CONNECTED TO PADS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

REAR BOX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,610 miles

front brake pads getting low & discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2019 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

front brake pads getting low & discs worn

n/s/f brake hose fouling on suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,862 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,049 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,997 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs wearing

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,410 miles

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

offside rear pads below 50% worn

some wear front tyre outer edgas

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,027 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 NRO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

KH05 NRO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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