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FY05 LNC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 93,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 90,401 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 87,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 86,544 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still supported

Pass 5 May 2016 85,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 84,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,884 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,281 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY05 LNC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FY05 LNC, 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 FY05 LNC registered?

FY05 LNC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 LNC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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