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FL05 LVF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,114 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear wiper blade missing/damaged

service indicator on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,494 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,540 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,262 miles

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

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

wipers beginning to smear on screen

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,147 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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FL05 LVF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL05 LVF, 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 FL05 LVF registered?

FL05 LVF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FL05 LVF safe to buy?

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