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SM55 LZD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 81,730 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses that are attached to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 78,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated going to rear caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses that are attached to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,509 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 74,545 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,780 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,731 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,731 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,204 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,204 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,406 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,806 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,109 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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SM55 LZD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SM55 LZD, 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 SM55 LZD registered?

SM55 LZD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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