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SM55 LZO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,774 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,211 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside (3.5.1i)

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,925 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber bump stop loose

offside rear brake pads worn much lower than nearside. brake not binding at present.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted badly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted badly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front shock absorber bump stop loose

offside rear brake pads worn much lower than nearside. brake not binding at present.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,355 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,777 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,785 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 LZO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LZO, 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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SM55 LZO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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