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LB54 SZY

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,410 mi
Last recorded104,410 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 SZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,410 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,530 miles

Offside front headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,656 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 89,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,954 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Offside rear lower stub axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Offside rear lower stub axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,443 miles

slight play in both rear lower stub axle bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,772 miles

rear brake pads close to wear limit

strong advice offside rear tyre just on legal limit

Fail 23 Aug 2014 70,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads close to wear limit

strong advice offside rear tyre just on legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,634 miles

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

slight accident damage to nearside rear door

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,634 miles

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

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

slight accident damage to nearside rear door

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,746 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres on pass limit advise to change very soon

front reg plate cracked

very slight cracking to both front flexi hoses

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,408 miles

o/s/r jacking point broken

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,173 miles

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

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 SZY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB54 SZY, 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 LB54 SZY registered?

LB54 SZY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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