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LG05 ELM

2020 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,282 mi
Last recorded14,282 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ELM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 14,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,081 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 12,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 66,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2023 10,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 60,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,626 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 52,668 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2020

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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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LG05 ELM is a 2020 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 41,492 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 LG05 ELM, 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 6 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 ELM registered?

LG05 ELM is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2020.

Is LG05 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 ELM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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