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VK55 LAO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,023 mi
Last recorded147,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 147,023 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,069 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2020 142,758 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2019 131,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,177 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 100,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,734 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,275 miles

N/S rear differential seal leaking

No rear washer

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,977 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,299 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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VK55 LAO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK55 LAO, 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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VK55 LAO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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