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LX05 PWN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre minor wear on edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,274 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,814 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,954 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 32,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,599 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,955 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,257 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,619 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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LX05 PWN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 LX05 PWN, 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 LX05 PWN registered?

LX05 PWN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LX05 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 PWN 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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