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BN05 LYX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 103,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 101,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly perishing

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,981 miles

rear frame corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 90,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear frame corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,274 miles

steering operation stiffer than standard

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

steering operation stiffer than standard

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,905 miles

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

occasional blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,410 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,430 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,331 miles

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,587 miles

possible puncture in n /s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,860 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,179 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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BN05 LYX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 BN05 LYX, 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 BN05 LYX registered?

BN05 LYX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BN05 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 LYX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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