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KW54 FZX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,552 mi
Last recorded110,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 FZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,552 miles

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

rear axle rusty

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

rear axle rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jan 2021 106,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 92,693 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 92,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,364 miles

Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,800 miles

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

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

power steering pipes in engine bay are damp

Fail 7 Dec 2016 82,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipes in engine bay are damp

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,319 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear mud guards insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,228 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,468 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,572 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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KW54 FZX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW54 FZX, 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 KW54 FZX registered?

KW54 FZX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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