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VK05 SZT

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 115,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,936 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread grooves

n/s/f flexible brake hose has been chaffing on anti-roll bar, not to cords and corrected now

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,729 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,043 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 85,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,752 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 May 2015 72,336 miles

offside wiper blade slightly worn

ottside and nearside front brake flexi hoses cracked but not to inner

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,853 miles

O/S/R/LENS CRACKED

Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,355 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,355 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2012 47,652 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)

both front tyre wering on inner and outer

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,514 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VK05 SZT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK05 SZT, 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 VK05 SZT registered?

VK05 SZT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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