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KN55 YMA

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,568 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,252 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,067 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,835 miles

oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

Fail 20 Oct 2015 78,835 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,599 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,599 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,613 miles

Engine light on.

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 195/55/r16-87H

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 195/55/r16-87H

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,554 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,094 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,634 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 YMA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KN55 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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