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CU54 LFX

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,451 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 64,451 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,404 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,404 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,953 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 57,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,667 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r,unable to check adult belt

n/s/r brake binding slightly

traction control light on soon to be a fail

Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r,unable to check adult belt

n/s/r brake binding slightly

traction control light on soon to be a fail

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,068 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,679 miles

dampness on power steering pipes and reservoir

front brake pads look low

unable to assess servo and master cylinder due to covers fitted

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inside

Fail 7 Jun 2010 31,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

dampness on power steering pipes and reservoir

front brake pads look low

unable to assess servo and master cylinder due to covers fitted

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inside

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,733 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,318 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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CU54 LFX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 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 CU54 LFX, 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 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU54 LFX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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