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BJ05 LGN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,243 mi
Last recorded58,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,243 miles

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

both front brake discs slight wear

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,307 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 31,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 31,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BJ05 LGN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ05 LGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 LGN registered?

BJ05 LGN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BJ05 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LGN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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