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LX55 VRC

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VRC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 135,453 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged fading ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor close to surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 120,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 to the calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,589 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SPOT on the legal limit - 1.6mm tread depth left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray present obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2019 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 77,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front brake pad wear indicator broken

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 57,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,462 miles

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

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 VRC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX55 VRC, 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 LX55 VRC registered?

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

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