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LD54 VJX

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front/rear (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,151 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 47,151 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 23 May 2017 103,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,186 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 92,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,037 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing badly in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,154 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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LD54 VJX is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD54 VJX, 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 LD54 VJX registered?

LD54 VJX is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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