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LX05 PWV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,198 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front jacking mount rubber missing

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 90,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,428 miles

Air bag/SRS warning lamp on

Offside front fog lamp unit badly damaged and not working

Parking brake/Fluid level warning lamp on

Seat belt warning light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt warning light on

Air bag/SRS warning lamp on

Offside front fog lamp unit badly damaged and not working

Parking brake/Fluid level warning lamp on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf fog light cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf fog light cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 PWV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWV, 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 LX05 PWV registered?

LX05 PWV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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