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LX54 OAB

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,997 mi
Last recorded105,997 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 OAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,375 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

cracks in front windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,660 miles

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

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

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,922 miles

Advise; all 4 tyre worn @ inner / outer edge plus both rear tyre on wear limit of 1.6mm.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,292 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,834 miles

THE OSF AND NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKED BADLY AND WILL NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,834 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

THE OSF AND NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKED BADLY AND WILL NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,678 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE IS ON

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,611 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,261 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LOOKS TO BE ON.

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,609 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

FRONT OUTER PADS ARE WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to fully test seatbelt

rear number plate starting to come adrift

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,912 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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LX54 OAB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 LX54 OAB, 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 LX54 OAB registered?

LX54 OAB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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