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KS05 CSF

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,969 mi
Last recorded188,969 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CSF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 188,969 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 183,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 175,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 175,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 163,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 153,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 116,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,403 miles

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

Slight corrosion fuel tank mountings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 112,403 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion fuel tank mountings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,908 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,329 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,285 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 88,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,114 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged to sidewall

oil leak filler cap insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,765 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,936 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 CSF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSF, 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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What year was KS05 CSF registered?

KS05 CSF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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