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LC54 ZLO

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,897 mi
Last recorded58,897 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,668 miles

Front slight movement from engine mounts

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 38,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 91H RSC/RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 37,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 37,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 35,124 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,855 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 32,855 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav / telephone holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 29,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 27,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 25,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,513 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 22,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,554 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,627 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,314 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 21 Jan 2008 8,533 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 ZLO 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 85.7%.

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 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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