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GL54 LCE

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,631 mi
Last recorded38,631 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 LCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 30,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,125 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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GL54 LCE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL54 LCE, 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 GL54 LCE registered?

GL54 LCE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is GL54 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 LCE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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