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VE05 KZF

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,662 mi
Last recorded135,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,662 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 125,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,968 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 110,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,837 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 89,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 82,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,087 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,289 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 9 Jun 2010 49,724 miles

REAR TYRES ON 2MM STARTING TO GO UNEVEN ACROSS TREAD PATTERN

REAR WASH INOP

Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,713 miles

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

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

front tyres worn 2/4/2mm

power steering pipes weeping

rear washer inop

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 KZF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KZF, 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 VE05 KZF registered?

VE05 KZF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is VE05 KZF safe to buy?

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