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LC54 XSP

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,344 mi
Last recorded89,344 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XSP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,344 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear frame in such a condition it's severely weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre's low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,325 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 84,325 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear hand brake slightly low effort

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted in test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear hand brake slightly low effort

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,420 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,416 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,496 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside front. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,431 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,857 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 45,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,549 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,472 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,373 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 XSP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSP, 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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LC54 XSP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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