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LM54 AOC

2004 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,532 mi
Last recorded98,532 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 AOC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 98,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 66,596 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 66,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,053 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 59,053 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,085 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 46,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,299 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,544 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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LM54 AOC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM54 AOC, 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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What year was LM54 AOC registered?

LM54 AOC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is LM54 AOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 AOC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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