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KH55 UTZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 UTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,846 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 115,835 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pads sensor wire rubbing on offside rear cv boot

Pass 11 Nov 2017 93,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 54,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,834 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,173 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 18,094 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KH55 UTZ 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 78.6%.

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 KH55 UTZ, 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 KH55 UTZ registered?

KH55 UTZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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