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LM54 NBO

2004 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,493 mi
Last recorded125,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 NBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 125,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 125,493 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2024 120,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 114,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,472 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Fuel filler cap sealing ring perished

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,283 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,376 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 89,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,494 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 85,494 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 78,011 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 78,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 72,187 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 72,186 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 66,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,099 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,616 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,559 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,935 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 NBO is a 2004 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

LM54 NBO is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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