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LM54 HLF

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,726 mi
Last recorded149,726 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 HLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear pad sensor snapped

Fail 25 Jan 2024 139,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear pad sensor snapped

Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,697 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,810 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,217 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,630 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the edges of the tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2018 104,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 101,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,974 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake pad wiring fouling drive shaft/spring

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,974 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear brake pad wiring fouling drive shaft/spring

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,660 miles

front brake pads and discs low

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,660 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs low

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 44,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,386 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 35,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper arm broken/missing

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

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

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

Sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Tyre size: 20555R16H (conti premium run flat)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,738 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides front tyres becoming devoid of tread on outer edges.

both sides rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 25,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,669 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 HLF 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 70.8%.

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 LM54 HLF, 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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LM54 HLF is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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