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VN05 LNU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,744 mi
Last recorded135,744 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,744 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 130,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 126,463 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 126,463 miles

Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 117,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,378 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 71,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,726 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 17 May 2008 20,194 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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VN05 LNU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VN05 LNU, 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 VN05 LNU registered?

VN05 LNU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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