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KV55 CUU

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,464 mi
Last recorded139,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 CUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 139,464 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 139,464 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 134,068 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 134,065 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 129,030 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 129,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,640 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 120,640 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,339 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 110,339 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,666 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 80,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,976 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,468 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread not cut as deep

Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,930 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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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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What year was KV55 CUU registered?

KV55 CUU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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