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GD05 LCX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,982 mi
Last recorded62,982 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,982 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 62,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,957 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,181 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,468 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 33,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 30,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 27,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2008 24,922 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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GD05 LCX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GD05 LCX, 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 GD05 LCX registered?

GD05 LCX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GD05 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 LCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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