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YK55 KPP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,557 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,557 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,432 miles

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

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,523 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 87,476 miles

headlight aim set to 0

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 83,421 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,054 miles

Rear brake pads corroded!

Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,025 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 69,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,543 miles

front pads getting low 5mm.

rear tyres getting low 2.5mm-3mmm.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,641 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,737 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 KPP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KPP, 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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YK55 KPP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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