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EA54 LTE

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,684 mi
Last recorded129,684 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 LTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 129,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,042 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 94,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 91,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,652 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,791 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside of vehicle damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,874 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,077 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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EA54 LTE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EA54 LTE, 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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What year was EA54 LTE registered?

EA54 LTE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is EA54 LTE safe to buy?

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