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LC54 VWH

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 83,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,779 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,052 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs worn + rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service light on dash when car started

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,414 miles

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

under car covers fitted,

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,394 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 31,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

under car covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,861 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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LC54 VWH is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC54 VWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC54 VWH registered?

LC54 VWH is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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