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YB54 LCX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 LCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,073 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 100,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,817 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,182 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,753 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,753 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,872 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,651 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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YB54 LCX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB54 LCX, 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 YB54 LCX registered?

YB54 LCX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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