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M60 KSG

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,021 mi
Last recorded124,021 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 KSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,729 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front & Nearside rear tyres cracking / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 115,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,473 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,032 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,472 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Long travel on handbrake

Misting around front of engine

Two child seats fitted in rear

Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,472 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses perishing

Long travel on handbrake

Misting around front of engine

Two child seats fitted in rear

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2014 106,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 89,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,173 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,044 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washers weak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,346 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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M60 KSG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M60 KSG, 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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M60 KSG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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