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WM05 LYX

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,067 mi
Last recorded139,067 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 LYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 139,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 138,446 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 May 2025 138,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,672 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,187 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine over heating

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 110,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

engine over heating

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,215 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,672 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,838 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres cracking between treads

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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WM05 LYX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WM05 LYX, 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 WM05 LYX registered?

WM05 LYX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is WM05 LYX safe to buy?

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