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LA05 GXR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,112 mi
Last recorded107,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 GXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 107,112 miles

All under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,278 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff noisy

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,085 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 90,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 82,903 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,513 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Remove rear wheels to check the condition of the brake pads

Suspect rear brake pads low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn and pitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cracks around fuel cap seal

damage on offside sill cover

small stone chips in windscreen

tyre warning light lit

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn and pitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

cracks around fuel cap seal

damage on offside sill cover

small stone chips in windscreen

tyre warning light lit

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,357 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,975 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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LA05 GXR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LA05 GXR, 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 LA05 GXR registered?

LA05 GXR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is LA05 GXR safe to buy?

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