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L55 AFH

2003 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,854 mi
Last recorded139,854 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 11672,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 AFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,854 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,412 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 111,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,936 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,035 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

Cut ib N/S front tyre wall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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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L55 AFH is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 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 L55 AFH, 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 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L55 AFH registered?

L55 AFH is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is L55 AFH safe to buy?

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