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KN55 HWH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,200 mi
Last recorded152,200 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 152,200 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

Tpms

Pass 2 Nov 2022 148,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyre slight damaged inner side wall

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2022 148,562 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyre slight damaged inner side wall

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 143,847 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 135,048 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 135,048 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 127,296 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s headlamp dim

Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s headlamp dim

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight roughness in steering

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,207 miles

slight roughness in steering

Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,202 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight roughness in steering

Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,798 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 43,798 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,137 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,083 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 25,660 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 25,660 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,462 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 HWH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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