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CA05 LXL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,625 mi
Last recorded94,625 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,625 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,625 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,782 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 84,782 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,021 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear washers n/w

Fail 30 Jul 2012 49,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear washers n/w

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,379 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,620 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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CA05 LXL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA05 LXL, 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 CA05 LXL registered?

CA05 LXL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2005.

Is CA05 LXL safe to buy?

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