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VA05 KYJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,881 mi
Last recorded95,881 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,881 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs a bit worn.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake discs a bit worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 87,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,833 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2013 63,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,792 miles

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,000 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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VA05 KYJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VA05 KYJ, 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 VA05 KYJ registered?

VA05 KYJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is VA05 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 KYJ shows 12 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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