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Y19 LJB

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,757 mi
Last recorded112,757 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 LJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,729 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,729 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2021 101,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 92,000 miles

Front tyres slight wear to edges

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 87,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corrosion

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

Offside Rear brake sensor wire broken

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,221 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,052 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,104 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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Y19 LJB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y19 LJB, 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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Y19 LJB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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