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LG54 XJY

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,563 mi
Last recorded139,563 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 139,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,204 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,041 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn inside shoulder

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,041 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre worn inside shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,387 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,907 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,447 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear lower rose bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,786 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 35,649 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,649 miles

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

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 XJY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJY, 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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LG54 XJY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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