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KV05 AXW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 AXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,748 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,596 miles

under trays

Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,796 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 22,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,737 miles

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,175 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,312 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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KV05 AXW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KV05 AXW, 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 KV05 AXW registered?

KV05 AXW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 AXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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