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KJ05 OOU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,387 mi
Last recorded150,387 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 OOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 150,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,318 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 133,522 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers noisy / not fully clearing screen

fuel cap seal perishing / cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2019 133,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wipers noisy / not fully clearing screen

fuel cap seal perishing / cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,346 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,769 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,932 miles

Traction control light on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,422 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil level low.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,969 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 34,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,134 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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KJ05 OOU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KJ05 OOU, 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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KJ05 OOU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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