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MH05 KVO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,659 mi
Last recorded121,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,659 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 121,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 119,244 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,392 miles

Nearside Front mirrow cracked

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 113,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirrow cracked

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,126 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 111,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 108,248 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 108,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 106,094 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 98,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,887 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2015 88,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 88,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 84,245 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2013 80,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 80,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,040 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2010 70,583 miles

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

Oil leak

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2010 70,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 70,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake disc corrosion noticed & adviced

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,510 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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MH05 KVO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH05 KVO, 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 MH05 KVO registered?

MH05 KVO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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