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KP05 VOT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 93,843 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,842 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear screen wash provides insufficient fluid

Pass 14 May 2020 88,456 miles

Rear screen wash insufficient fluid

Fail 14 May 2020 88,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear screen wash insufficient fluid

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,574 miles

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 79,750 miles

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2014 74,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn bold on the outter edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,839 miles

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,713 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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KP05 VOT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KP05 VOT, 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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KP05 VOT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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