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SM05 KXD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 KXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,269 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 70,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,089 miles

ADVISE Suspension components ,etc Brake components Age related corroded ,

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight Damp around seal when fully extended (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 69,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUB FRAME SUPPORT BRACKET HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened EXCESS HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUB FRAME SUPPORT BRAKET HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ADVISE Suspension components ,etc Brake components Age related corroded ,

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight Damp around seal when fully extended (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,309 miles

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump gasket or rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,307 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed Wont pull out (7.1.4 (a))

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor weep from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump gasket or rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,125 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 51,595 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,324 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,723 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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SM05 KXD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SM05 KXD, 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 SM05 KXD registered?

SM05 KXD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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