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AF55 LFD

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,488 mi
Last recorded178,488 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 178,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 172,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 172,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 166,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 161,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 153,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 145,038 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 145,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 135,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 125,792 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 125,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 107,278 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 85,487 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,487 miles

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

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 65,130 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 51,651 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 51,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,571 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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AF55 LFD is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF55 LFD, 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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AF55 LFD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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