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VN55 KLF

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,910 mi
Last recorded101,910 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 101,910 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,002 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,913 miles

eml on

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 90,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,284 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust.

both front brake hoses starting to crack up.

engine bay covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

rear brake discs rusting on outer surfaces.

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,310 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,456 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,340 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2012 55,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,910 miles

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

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 5 May 2009 32,819 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 32,819 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear o/s light damaged but not showing white light

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 KLF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VN55 KLF, 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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VN55 KLF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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