MOT Status
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129,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 MARKED (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper top mounts slight play
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper top mounts slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tmps light on
n/s/f tyre wearing low
surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear crossmember
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front and rear brake pads wearing low
n/s/f tyre wearing low
surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear crossmember
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both hoses above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame and mounting brackets
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both hoses above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear surface corrosion to sub-frame and mounting brackets
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
under-trays fitted obscuring some components
both front brake hoses perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe and brakets
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface corrosion rear subframe
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface corrosion rear subframe
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface corrosion o/s n/s rear centre brake pipes,rear subframe
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface corrosion,rear subframe
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface corrosion,rear subframe
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
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LJ54 OFY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 LJ54 OFY, 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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LJ54 OFY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2004.
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