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LX55 XGE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 XGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,402 miles

Engine oil/fluid leaks

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 27 Aug 2020 85,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Engine oil/fluid leaks

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,194 miles

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,420 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 69,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through an open cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,931 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulders and close to limit

Pass 9 Aug 2014 44,961 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2014 44,949 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,307 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

slight distortion to both rear inner wheel rims

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,055 miles

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

wiper blades are starting to smear screen

Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

wiper blades are starting to smear screen

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 XGE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

LX55 XGE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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