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YK55 KMX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 93,426 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

near side and off side under sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side and off side jacking points corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side and off side under sills corroded jacking points

Pass 26 Nov 2022 84,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side and off side rear jacking points corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,525 miles

near side and off side rear jacking points corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,050 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,144 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,817 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,028 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,141 miles

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 11 Jan 2014 47,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,951 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,670 miles

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

o/s/f jack rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,251 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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YK55 KMX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK55 KMX, 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 YK55 KMX registered?

YK55 KMX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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