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LV55 GYS

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,150 mi
Last recorded120,150 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,167 miles

parking brake warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,795 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,474 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,407 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,310 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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LV55 GYS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LV55 GYS, 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 LV55 GYS registered?

LV55 GYS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is LV55 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 GYS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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