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LB54 GVC

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,153 mi
Last recorded108,153 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 GVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 108,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

oil around rear shock absorbers

oil around steering rack

play in offside rear suspension rose joint

Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,698 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour offside and nearside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

oil around rear shock absorbers

oil around steering rack

play in offside rear suspension rose joint

Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,519 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour offside and nearside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

205/55r16

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

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

slight misting of oil around rear shock absorbers

slight misting of oil around steering rack

slight play in offside rear suspension rose joints

wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,261 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,307 miles

all four tyres are on the wear bars

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,118 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,403 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 49,403 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,940 miles

Plastic covers and under trays, full inspection not possible

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,950 miles

Nearside front tyre approx 2.5mm tread left. Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,913 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,412 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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LB54 GVC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB54 GVC, 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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LB54 GVC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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