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LF54 GBU

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,270 mi
Last recorded64,270 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 GBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 61,291 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 57,984 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,621 miles

Nearside Front fog light bulb insecure fire risk

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 53,221 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

age related surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 5 Mar 2022 53,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

age related surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 49,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal support broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 49,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,205 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,534 miles

rear indicators faded

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire detached

oil and BFC overdue

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire detached

oil and BFC overdue

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,123 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 13,040 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,291 miles

horn sound is distorted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 4,745 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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LF54 GBU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF54 GBU, 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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LF54 GBU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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