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LN55 RPV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,238 mi
Last recorded58,238 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,238 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,431 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,478 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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LN55 RPV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN55 RPV, 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 LN55 RPV registered?

LN55 RPV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LN55 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 RPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN55 RPV have outstanding finance?

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