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KN55 BXD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 BXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 118,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass damaged/cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/age spitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting in treads.year of manufacture 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod outer bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age spitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting in treads.year of manufacture 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod outer bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 118,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both inoperative,reservoir topped up,pump operating . (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass damaged/cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished/age spitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting in treads.year of manufacture 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod outer bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/age spitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting in treads.year of manufacture 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod outer bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 115,781 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 115,780 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,303 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 111,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 106,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 106,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 97,488 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 95,361 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,553 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 67,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,607 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 61,607 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,201 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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KN55 BXD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN55 BXD, 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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KN55 BXD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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