CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG54 OWV

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 OWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,922 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire broken/insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Nov 2024 96,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested including levelling device (4.1.2 (b))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire broken/insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,823 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to aprx 2mm full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on outer edges 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to aprx 2mm full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pad wear warning indicators

Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,823 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to aprx 2mm full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on outer edges 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to aprx 2mm full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pad wear warning indicators

Fail 10 Oct 2023 86,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a long deep cut in the tread base reaching the cords 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low full inspection advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked and stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,373 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,574 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,412 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,196 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,554 miles

large plastic covers fitted to sump/gearbox and both side under vehicle

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG54 OWV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG54 OWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG54 OWV?

You can check the full history of LG54 OWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG54 OWV registered?

LG54 OWV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is LG54 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 OWV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG54 OWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG54 OWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.