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LV55 TEY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 55,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,803 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side rear. ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 44,539 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2021 39,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,588 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 35,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked due to washers (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 31,210 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,364 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 20,364 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Remove air fresheners from rear view mirror. (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,639 miles

under-tray fitted components not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 15,199 miles

front brake disc rusted/slight pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,498 miles

All four tyres cracking throughout tread

Pass 11 Oct 2008 10,415 miles

all four road tyre's are cracking in tread. ------------------------------------------

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 TEY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV55 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

LV55 TEY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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