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LW05 PCU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,371 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 87,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,710 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,981 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 51,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,751 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,646 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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LW05 PCU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW05 PCU, 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

How do I check the history of LW05 PCU?

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What year was LW05 PCU registered?

LW05 PCU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LW05 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 PCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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