2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · KJ55 FGX
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,847 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KJ55 FGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 131,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 FGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (KJ55 FGX) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
KJ55 FGX Mileage History
- 20/10/2022107,304 mi
- 01/11/2023123,256 mi+15,952 mi
- 15/11/2023123,274 mi+18 mi
- 16/12/2024131,845 mi+8,571 mi
- 19/12/2024131,847 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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