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LX55 UJU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,681 mi
Last recorded97,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 UJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,681 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 80,659 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,112 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,442 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 60,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,637 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,425 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,425 miles

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

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

n/s/rear disc badly grooved(pad to metal)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,169 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,638 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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LX55 UJU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LX55 UJU, 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 LX55 UJU registered?

LX55 UJU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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