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MF55 KHJ

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,313 mi
Last recorded66,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2016 64,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,130 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,371 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle not fully checked due to full undertrays being fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,429 miles

tyre pressure monitor light lit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,633 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,101 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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MF55 KHJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF55 KHJ, 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 MF55 KHJ registered?

MF55 KHJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is MF55 KHJ safe to buy?

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