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KJ55 URA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 105,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes between flexi hoses on rear axle beam covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,537 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside outer casing of flexi hose perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to sensor in brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes between flexi hoses on axle beam covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside flexi hoses perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel pipes across rear axle beam between flexi hoses corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,885 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear steel pipes between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm around centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,838 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 75,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre 205/55/16 tyre also at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,046 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perished

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,517 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

brake lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,533 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2013 40,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,418 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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 URA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ55 URA registered?

KJ55 URA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is KJ55 URA safe to buy?

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