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VE05 KTP

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KTP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 103,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 93,481 miles

both rear tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear dif noisey

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 93,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear dif noisey

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,407 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,865 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,899 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,385 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 68,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,155 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking across front of engine. (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge has a small cut.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine management light indicates a fault.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,504 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 22,040 miles

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

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

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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VE05 KTP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE05 KTP, 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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VE05 KTP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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