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KM05 EZE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,382 mi
Last recorded34,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 EZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 33,872 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,763 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,762 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 26,487 miles

rear disc and brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,263 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 25,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 23,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 22,557 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 21,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,852 miles

front tyres wearing outside.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KM05 EZE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KM05 EZE, 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

How do I check the history of KM05 EZE?

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What year was KM05 EZE registered?

KM05 EZE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is KM05 EZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 EZE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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