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LN55 SKU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 SKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,580 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread grooves

Offside Front has cracks in tread grooves

Fail 12 Sep 2015 87,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front has cracks in tread grooves

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges.

rear alloy wheels out of shape.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,342 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,341 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,441 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 34,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,744 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 21,744 miles

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

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 SKU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN55 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

LN55 SKU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is LN55 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 SKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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