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AU55 LKX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,352 mi
Last recorded114,352 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 114,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 110,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 108,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 106,372 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,121 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 92,922 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,131 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 800,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,923 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 59,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,091 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 43,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,545 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 33,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,023 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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AU55 LKX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU55 LKX, 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 AU55 LKX registered?

AU55 LKX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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