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T888 KAV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 KAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,964 miles

Front Windscreen has chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Pass 3 May 2025 121,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 121,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 117,292 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,655 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,040 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 98,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,860 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,785 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,785 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,572 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 63,572 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,305 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Small crack in n/s/r lamp lense.

Windscreen washers poor in operation.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 50,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 50,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,614 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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T888 KAV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T888 KAV, 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 T888 KAV registered?

T888 KAV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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