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LV55 SYZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,464 mi
Last recorded181,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 181,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 176,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 165,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Oil leak Differencial ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 146,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,914 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 137,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,346 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 118,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,935 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,037 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,193 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 SYZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SYZ, 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.

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What year was LV55 SYZ registered?

LV55 SYZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is LV55 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 SYZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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