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LR54 AUC

2004 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 AUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,513 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 120,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

----------tpms light on --------------------------

Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,537 miles

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

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

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

engine temperature going high whilst testing. Requires investigation

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of undercarriage

Fail 3 Aug 2018 115,537 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet latch not locking (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

engine temperature going high dangerously whilst doing the test

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of undercarriage

Fail 3 Aug 2018 115,537 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested temp to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of undercarriage

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,595 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,263 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,681 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,633 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,426 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 50,134 miles

Front brake discs lipped

NSR Tyre nailed

Pass 13 May 2009 38,430 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 38,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,275 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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LR54 AUC is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LR54 AUC, 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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LR54 AUC is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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