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KS05 UXB

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,139 mi
Last recorded112,139 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 UXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 112,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,821 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,269 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

centre rear belt not pulling out at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perish

Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,694 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 UXB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

KS05 UXB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is KS05 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 UXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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