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LB05 YVE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,329 mi
Last recorded20,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YVE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVE, 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 LB05 YVE registered?

LB05 YVE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LB05 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 YVE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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