2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · LS55 LDU
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 108,306 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LS55 LDU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 108,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (LS55 LDU) between January 2009 and September 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LS55 LDU Mileage History
- 06/01/200923,159 mi
- 29/12/200928,208 mi+5,049 mi
- 30/12/201032,433 mi+4,225 mi
- 12/01/201236,290 mi+3,857 mi
- 10/04/201351,508 mi+15,218 mi
- 10/04/201351,508 mi
- 07/04/201458,281 mi+6,773 mi
- 17/09/201461,228 mi+2,947 mi
- 01/09/201566,343 mi+5,115 mi
- 08/09/201670,388 mi+4,045 mi
- 14/09/201774,134 mi+3,746 mi
- 06/09/201879,813 mi+5,679 mi
- 02/09/201984,606 mi+4,793 mi
- 07/09/202088,504 mi+3,898 mi
- 09/09/202193,005 mi+4,501 mi
- 14/09/202298,122 mi+5,117 mi
- 14/09/202298,124 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/2023108,306 mi+10,182 mi
Average of roughly 5,794 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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