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LG54 UPM

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,112 mi
Last recorded79,112 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,112 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 79,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,944 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,430 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken away from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,035 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,856 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2021 64,856 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,109 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,207 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 61,207 miles

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

Offside Front Advise uneven wear on off side front tyre on limit .

Nearside Rear Advise metal object embedded in nearside rear tyre Shoulder .

Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,911 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,459 miles

ALL four brake discs starting to corrode.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,459 miles

ALL four brake discs starting to corrode.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,873 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both sides outer rear seat.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,434 miles

front & rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view all aspects of the front and rear steering and suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,010 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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LG54 UPM is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UPM, 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

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LG54 UPM is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is LG54 UPM safe to buy?

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