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L14 SOU

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,058 mi
Last recorded86,058 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,058 miles

Fuel cap sealing slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2025 85,996 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 74,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,140 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 44,140 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,438 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 32,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,193 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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L14 SOU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L14 SOU, 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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L14 SOU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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