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LB05 JNF

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,740 miles

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Suspension Assembly

Undertrays Fitted Throughout

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,261 miles

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Suspension Assembly

Fail 28 May 2025 71,238 miles

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

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

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Suspension Assembly

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,173 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 59,765 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S 225/45/17 N/S 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 55,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 55,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge . 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,180 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 24,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2011 19,901 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,137 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 13,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LB05 JNF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LB05 JNF, 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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LB05 JNF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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