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BD55 LLP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,332 mi
Last recorded109,332 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 109,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 104,298 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 103,218 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 98,318 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 88,122 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 83,450 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,935 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,921 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,877 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 38,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,537 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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BD55 LLP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BD55 LLP, 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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BD55 LLP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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