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LB05 WTE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,556 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,556 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,195 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,655 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on tread

Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n.s.r. brake disc slight scored

o.s.r. tyre worn edge

p.a.s. pipe is damp

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,281 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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LB05 WTE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB05 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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