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LV05 YUS

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,529 mi
Last recorded81,529 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,727 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,634 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 54,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,243 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,144 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2008 4,589 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 YUS 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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

LV05 YUS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is LV05 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 YUS 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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