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LB05 WTM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WTM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 118,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 106,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,631 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,999 miles

under body shields fitted

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,432 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,046 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2008 13,667 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,913 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 WTM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WTM, 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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What year was LB05 WTM registered?

LB05 WTM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is LB05 WTM safe to buy?

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