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LC54 LRK

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 LRK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 127,658 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,843 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 116,973 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 116,732 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 109,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 109,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,248 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 104,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,780 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 89,779 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,912 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside front wheel damaged

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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LC54 LRK is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LC54 LRK, 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 LC54 LRK registered?

LC54 LRK is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is LC54 LRK safe to buy?

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