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KJ55 UNB

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,365 miles

Rear stub axle bearings starting to have slight movement

brake warning light on

light out warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,874 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 118,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,857 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2011 69,945 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,305 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,523 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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KJ55 UNB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KJ55 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

KJ55 UNB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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