2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · RY55 KCO
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 112,061 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,061 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.
RY55 KCO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 112,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY55 KCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (RY55 KCO) between December 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RY55 KCO Mileage History
- 30/12/2021108,492 mi
- 19/12/2022112,044 mi+3,552 mi
- 16/08/2024112,059 mi+15 mi
- 16/08/2024112,061 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,358 miles per year across 4 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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