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LX05 WLD

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WLD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,291 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,391 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,373 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 62,373 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,010 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,010 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,092 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,439 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear lower side light not working

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 36,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,985 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,594 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 25,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers juddery and slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,975 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,215 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,185 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 WLD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLD, 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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LX05 WLD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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