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LC54 XTU

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,845 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,855 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 97,415 miles

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

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

both front road wheels are buckled

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,415 miles

both front road wheels are buckled

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake hoses poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2014 90,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake hoses poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,918 miles

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,918 miles

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

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,770 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Fail 5 Dec 2009 66,645 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,029 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,343 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 XTU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

LC54 XTU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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