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Y3 KBX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,582 mi
Last recorded106,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 KBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear plates do not have British standard number or suppliers name

Fail 30 Jan 2017 106,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light illuminated

front and rear plates do not have British standard number or suppliers name

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,972 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,277 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,390 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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Y3 KBX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y3 KBX, 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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Y3 KBX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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