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LC54 VZJ

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,632 mi
Last recorded116,632 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,080 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear differential casing has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,635 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 70,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,647 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,580 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 VZJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

LC54 VZJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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