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KT05 VLA

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 114,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,379 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 105,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,616 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack in treads.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 102,616 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack in treads.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,508 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre unrepairable

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,508 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,614 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,971 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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KT05 VLA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KT05 VLA, 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 KT05 VLA registered?

KT05 VLA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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