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SP05 KJY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,160 mi
Last recorded103,160 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 5 Jul 2018 92,637 miles

Power steering pump insecure pulley bolt is half way out and pulley is wobbly (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,186 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 70,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 63,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 63,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 60,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,077 miles

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

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 6 Aug 2010 44,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,043 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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SP05 KJY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP05 KJY, 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 SP05 KJY registered?

SP05 KJY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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