MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
All 4 tyres starting to crack in treads.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear nail in tyre unrepairable
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear nail in tyre unrepairable
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KT05 VLA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.
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