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ST05 KJV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 KJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 150,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 134,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,367 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,403 miles

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

Windscreen cracked O/S bottom corner outside swept areas.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,117 miles

screen has dammage outside swept area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,429 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,046 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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ST05 KJV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST05 KJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 KJV registered?

ST05 KJV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is ST05 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 KJV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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