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KT05 XDO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 XDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,028 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,251 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,749 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edge

fuel cap sealing washer is starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,600 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 92,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All look low inner pad (3.5.1g)

Warning light on

Fail 16 May 2017 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All look low inner pad (3.5.1g)

Warning light on

Pass 16 May 2016 81,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,104 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 73,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,719 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 60,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,905 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to rear bumper

front flexi pipes cracking

slight play in nsr and osr suspention parts

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,905 miles

damage to rear bumper

front flexi pipes cracking

slight play in nsr and osr suspention parts

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,890 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

front discs slightly corroded

rear wahser inop

Fail 24 Apr 2011 46,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

front discs slightly corroded

rear wahser inop

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,801 miles

both sides front tyre worn badly on edges

heavy cracking to front brake hoses

minor oil leaks from gearbox

outer sills obscured by plastic trim

rear axle/subframe heavily corroded in places

rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

rear washer inoperative

Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front tyre worn badly on edges

heavy cracking to front brake hoses

heavy rear brake imbalance

minor oil leaks from gearbox

nsr tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

outer sills obscured by plastic trim

rear axle/subframe heavily corroded in places

rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

rear washer inoperative

Pass 28 May 2009 33,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,066 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 XDO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDO, 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 XDO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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