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LD54 XDW

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,732 mi
Last recorded162,732 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 XDW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 162,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 162,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 156,298 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 126,964 miles

Bonnet handle insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 121,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2018 121,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,193 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,037 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 XDW is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

LD54 XDW is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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