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VE05 KYX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,565 mi
Last recorded101,565 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,428 miles

Nearside Front brake hose s/deterioration/perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2018 95,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose s/deterioration/perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,032 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 two (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under cover/tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,032 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 two (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,911 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 45,924 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,263 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,152 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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VE05 KYX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE05 KYX, 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 VE05 KYX registered?

VE05 KYX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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