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LH54 AMV

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH54 AMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,315 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,405 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,321 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,841 miles

front brake pads will require replacement shortly

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 12,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,710 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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LH54 AMV is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LH54 AMV, 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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What year was LH54 AMV registered?

LH54 AMV is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is LH54 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH54 AMV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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