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VN55 KFP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,018 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,351 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,530 miles

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,112 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 30 Nov 2009 42,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,810 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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VN55 KFP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN55 KFP, 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 VN55 KFP registered?

VN55 KFP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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