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LV05 PGF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,549 mi
Last recorded66,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 PGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,692 miles

Advise chips in windscreen in zone A less than 10mm not in view

Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,015 miles

Advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

Advise o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking g in treads

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 31,656 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 31,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,883 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,165 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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LV05 PGF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LV05 PGF, 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 LV05 PGF registered?

LV05 PGF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 PGF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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