MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly damaged EACH CORNER (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material EACH CORNER CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose slightly damaged EACH CORNER (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material EACH CORNER CORRODING UNDER PLASTIC COATING (1.1.11 (c))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread not cut as deep
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread not cut as deep
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread not cut as deep
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread not cut as deep
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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KV55 CUU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 KV55 CUU, 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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KV55 CUU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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