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S29 KHR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 KHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 77,753 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 73,922 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 70,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 64,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,350 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,898 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,442 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,057 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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S29 KHR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S29 KHR, 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 S29 KHR registered?

S29 KHR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is S29 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 KHR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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