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YE05 KNC

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,203 mi
Last recorded88,203 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 88,203 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 88,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,268 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,910 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 71,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge VERY VERY WORN (4.1.E.1)

advise oil leak from rear axle area

Fail 14 Jan 2017 70,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge VERY VERY WORN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise oil leak from rear axle area

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,437 miles

Oil leak from rear differential.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 61,437 miles

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

Oil leak from rear differential.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,533 miles

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

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,127 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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YE05 KNC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE05 KNC, 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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YE05 KNC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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