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LX55 KFL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,753 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 130,753 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,075 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,075 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,596 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 66,596 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,984 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,365 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

traction control warning light on

random body areas have slight damage

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

brake pad warning light on

engine management warning light on

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges

random body areas have slight damage

traction control warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp lens slight damage

warning lights on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 22,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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LX55 KFL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX55 KFL, 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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LX55 KFL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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