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KJ55 FFL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 142,533 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2024 142,533 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn uneven inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,500 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,264 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Nearside Rear nail in

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,397 miles

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

both rear tyres carcking slightly in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,229 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 22,709 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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KJ55 FFL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ55 FFL, 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 KJ55 FFL registered?

KJ55 FFL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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