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KS05 BPY

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 BPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,114 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,463 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 77,463 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 28,534 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,858 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 27,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 26,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,416 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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KS05 BPY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KS05 BPY, 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

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What year was KS05 BPY registered?

KS05 BPY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is KS05 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 BPY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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