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SO55 LNT

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LNT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 92,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

both front brake pipes appear to be corroding under coating

o/s rear shocker appears to have misted its oil

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 85,334 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads 50% worn

both rear brake discs worn pads ok

child seats fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 78,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre inner shoulders becoming low

front discs lipped

front pads becoming low on inside

rear washer inop

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,412 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 25 Oct 2011 40,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,724 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,335 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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SO55 LNT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SO55 LNT, 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 SO55 LNT registered?

SO55 LNT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2005.

Is SO55 LNT safe to buy?

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