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GY54 LZX

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,803 mi
Last recorded135,803 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 LZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 135,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 133,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to outer sills

underneath covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 133,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to outer sills

underneath covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 125,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,846 miles

front brake hoses perished

tyre perisher slight on

Fail 19 Aug 2019 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses perished

tyre perisher slight on

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,830 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,830 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,881 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

nearside wiper smearing slightly

residue on PAS hose

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,827 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,154 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

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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GY54 LZX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GY54 LZX, 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 GY54 LZX registered?

GY54 LZX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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